When did LGB-OAK cheapest fare go from $39 to $54
Sep 14, 2005, 1:04 pm
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When did LGB-OAK cheapest fare go from $39 to $54
I just noticed that the cheapest fare in the norcal-socal market is now $54. I was wondering how long the $39 insanity could last. Does anybody here know when this jump occurred?
Sep 22, 2005, 6:59 pm
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Originally Posted by nsx
I just noticed that the cheapest fare in the norcal-socal market is now $54. I was wondering how long the $39 insanity could last. Does anybody here know when this jump occurred?
That's just the way their teaser fares work. When they start flying to a new city, they use an introductory rate. It was like that with Miami, Dominican Republic, and I think eventually, West Palm, others...
Just a couple months ago I got round trip for $100 to DR, now its like $190 and its not even peak time anymore....
Yeah, insane, ie enjoy it while it lasts!
Sep 28, 2005, 3:31 pm
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I don't think $39 is insane
$39 is expensive! 
Hahaha. Well, I remember the good old days when WN had fares from OAK-ONT/LAX/BUR for $29 each way. After tax, roundtrip only cost $75. Then you fly 4 (double credit), get one voucher for free (value at $300). Essentially, it's free. Now that's a good deal! You know, now that I think about it.....it was only 2 years ago
BRING THAT BACK! Hahaha
Hahaha. Well, I remember the good old days when WN had fares from OAK-ONT/LAX/BUR for $29 each way. After tax, roundtrip only cost $75. Then you fly 4 (double credit), get one voucher for free (value at $300). Essentially, it's free. Now that's a good deal! You know, now that I think about it.....it was only 2 years ago
BRING THAT BACK! Hahaha
Sep 28, 2005, 4:45 pm
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Originally Posted by guynyc
That's just the way their teaser fares work. When they start flying to a new city, they use an introductory rate. It was like that with Miami, Dominican Republic, and I think eventually, West Palm, others...
Just a couple months ago I got round trip for $100 to DR, now its like $190 and its not even peak time anymore....
Yeah, insane, ie enjoy it while it lasts!
Just a couple months ago I got round trip for $100 to DR, now its like $190 and its not even peak time anymore....
Yeah, insane, ie enjoy it while it lasts!
GUYNYC. Those fares are not teaser fares. They have restrictions, which is common among all airlines. If you fly nonpeak, and on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, you will find the $54 fares. Like all airlines, they do it to stimulate traffic on the slower travel days.
Secondly, they don't fly to Miami. However, they do use introductory fares for the reason stated above. To entice people to fly them, and, more so, to have the WALMART effect. They want to have the recognition that they are in the market and that they will always have the lowest fare, even though, sometimes, this may not be the case.
Thirdly, Jetblue uses a bucket system when selling seats. When you saw the 199 fare, the plane was likely nearing capacity, and, therefore, they began to sell the higher fare seats. Where as, when you bought the 100 fare, it was either a sale or you were one of the first to buy tickets for that specific flight.