Why are Delta Flights So Expensive Now?

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Aug 18, 2022, 7:07 pm

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gitismatty

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Originally Posted by lindros2

Yeah TPG is impartial:
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that statement is referring to the obnoxious amount of credit card referral links. nowhere does that statement suggest, imply, or state that Delta (or any other airline) is paying for positive press on TPG

Aug 19, 2022, 3:07 am

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Originally Posted by indufan

Actually, those things have very little to do with it. What has almost everything to do with it is the willingness of the public to pay. Delta (and others) had most of those fixed costs two years ago and couldn't give away a ticket.

Delta knows, just like you and I do, that many folks are medallion captives.

They made people Platinum or Diamond members with rollover miles. So they pay more and get that C+ upgrade (which is really just an economy seat in a different color), while they hope for a lottery win into First. Plus, they get an extra bag!

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Aug 19, 2022, 3:19 am

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FabCW

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Unless demand slows and/or supply increases, prices will remain expensive.

I booked my most expensive flight ever for the holidays and despite the sticker shock, I don’t want to give up traveling. So… I paid the price Delta charges!

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Aug 19, 2022, 4:49 am

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I interpreted the question to be about why Delta, in particular, was more expensive than other airlines.

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Aug 19, 2022, 5:51 am

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Orange County Commuter

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Because it’s a for-profit company and people are paying what they’re charging

Why would we even ask this question?

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Aug 21, 2022, 4:50 pm

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Originally Posted by Goodoldflyer

I interpreted the question to be about why Delta, in particular, was more expensive than other airlines.

Yes, it is! It is very extremely expensive. Due to high cost fuel. That's why I can't flying anywhere. I can't go to Florida to see my old friends. Someday. Someday in the future. Once the ticket price is dropped. They will make a cheaper ticket price. That's why those people who cannot afford it. They didn't like paying a expensive ticket.

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