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Consolidated "Why is this UA fare so expensive?" thread Potential reasons for high fares -- the lower fare classes are sold out -- the lower fare classes are not available due to fare rule restrictions ..... day of the week travel restrictions, Saturday night stay requirement, minimum stay requirement, advance purchase requirements, ... -- desired fares are not combinable -- discount fares not available for one-ways, only roundtrips Why are international OWs so expensive, such high fare classes? -- discount inventory for codeshare marketing airline is gone, but flight operator may have discount fare (or the reverse) -- Plating -- airlines restrict the best fare to their ticket stock, meaning ticketing that flight on another ticket stock will be more expensive -- Airline is figuring it will still sell (due to last minute purchases0 even if the competition is lower earlier. Such as peak leisure periods or special events. -- Airline is placing a premium on non-stop (monopoly?) versus alternative connecting routings If you find an expensive flight, start by checking the fare class and compare to the less expensive option -- that generally will explain a lot. |
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