Delta Math
Jan 27, 2011 | 10:36 pm
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The PFC is a variable amount set by the airport, as pointed out MEM has none and I believe CVG is less than the current maximum. What does DL have to gain by opposing this? Assuming ATL will raise to $7 and CLT or another competing hub doesn't wouldn't that just impact the habits of the bottom dollar traveller Delta is trying to avoid? It seems Delta thins the less loyal customers and in theory gets a nicer home airport.
Jan 28, 2011 | 11:25 am
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Read my previous post. This comes out of THEIR pocket because taxes are part of the market price. Even if the price would solely get paid by the consumer it drives the price up and pushes someone out of a trip. People here often forget what a fine line some people are in on money. Some people have $500 (for 2) to spend on going to see the grand kids and $520 pushes them to not to buy and just stay home.
Jan 28, 2011 | 1:32 pm
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The reality of the taxes is that they aren't taxes on the fliers, they are taxes on the airline. You can check one flight connecting in ATL and another in MEM to prove this. The MEM fare will be higher by the amount of the PFC and the total price is exactly the same....all other factors being equal.
For example, HSV-LAX in mid February. Total price $361.30 connecting through MEM on the outbound, $365.80 connecting through ATL.
I've always saved a few bucks flying to TPA through MEM. Plus I like the BBQ.
David
Jan 28, 2011 | 2:21 pm
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Interesting. I tried one that was likely to yield both connections and you are right, it works the way you say. I have seen it do otherwise in the past. I am wondering what all the factors are on this....of course I don't wonder that much since it is airline pricing which it takes a rocket scientist to figure out.
Jan 28, 2011 | 3:32 pm
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Jan 28, 2011 | 3:38 pm
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What RA fails to point out is that DL had no problem having the same family of four pay DL baggage fees of $200 RT for the same trip ($25/bag x 4 x 2 one way flights).
It is OK for DL to take additional BILLIONS from the passengers but why let the airport facilities collect anything?
It is OK for DL to take additional BILLIONS from the passengers but why let the airport facilities collect anything?
Jan 28, 2011 | 3:56 pm
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The reality of the taxes is that they aren't taxes on the fliers, they are taxes on the airline. You can check one flight connecting in ATL and another in MEM to prove this. The MEM fare will be higher by the amount of the PFC and the total price is exactly the same....all other factors being equal.
It's a real wonder this industry can make any money at all given the extremely high rate of taxes levied on it.
It's a real wonder this industry can make any money at all given the extremely high rate of taxes levied on it.