Why is BWI so cheap compared to PHL? Other instances like this?
Feb 23, 2018, 6:37 am
#17
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It's really based on destination. PHL-PIT does not have competition so fares can be high. But F9 flies to ~26 destinations from PHL in the summer and NK flies to ~6 destinations. So PHL is not completely without LCC competition.
Feb 23, 2018, 9:14 am
#18
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For the same reason as previously stated, DTW -- BWI is often much less expensive than DTW - PHL and if you're going to Center City Philadelphia, you can get on Amtrak at BWI and still be ahead -- if you have the time that is.
Feb 23, 2018, 9:28 pm
#20
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I have run into this before, especially on last minute flights. I had change of plans to go to bachelor party last year and went out of BWI vs DCA to save upwards of $350(Still flew back to DCA). I hate the drive up the abandoned car alley known as the BW Parkway, but $350 was worth it to me.
Feb 23, 2018, 9:50 pm
#21
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I have run into this before, especially on last minute flights. I had change of plans to go to bachelor party last year and went out of BWI vs DCA to save upwards of $350(Still flew back to DCA). I hate the drive up the abandoned car alley known as the BW Parkway, but $350 was worth it to me.
So for anyone who flies to/from WAS, DCA/IAD/BWI co-terminal SDC benefit is probably the single biggest and most valuable DM benefit. On F/J tickets it can save you, literally, $600+ easily per RT flight.
Feb 24, 2018, 7:35 am
#22
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Examples all over the country. Sometimes WN, sometimes another carrier. Sometimes nothing that is obvious.
Supply and demand market pricing at work.
Just like a flight one day can be twice what it costs the next day.
Supply and demand market pricing at work.
Just like a flight one day can be twice what it costs the next day.
Feb 24, 2018, 8:29 am
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