2006-08-31 07:49:58 · 12 answers · asked by Nick K 3 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
economies of scale
2006-08-31 07:51:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-06 01:24:48 · answer #2 · answered by liebro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it leaves you more freedom to decide on your return date. The airlines may have some sort of deal with the hotel as well, where they share profit because they are both guaranteed the business. However, if you are looking for the best deal on airline tickets, one way or round trip I reccommed www.expedia.com
2006-08-31 07:53:54 · answer #3 · answered by ashley07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it is because everyone that gets a one way ticket must go through additional security screening, which takes up TSA's time, so they need to get paid more. lol. noooooooo
surprisingly alot of people fly one way, on business and ect.
It is a chance for airlines to credit in more profit, and they cant get a round trip and just take 1 leg because they could get a fine. Its just all about profit.
2006-09-01 00:03:55 · answer #4 · answered by natalie rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they always are. I booked three one way tickets on Southwest because of visiting multiple cities and with purchasing 21 days in advance got a really good deal.
2006-09-02 08:13:04 · answer #5 · answered by teezmepeas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work for Allcheapfares.com and anwser 1 and 2. are on point. Basicaly the airlines is not guarenteed a return seat sold. you are taking up 1/2 a sapce that might be someone elses return flight that could not be sold.
2006-08-31 08:17:18 · answer #6 · answered by DAvid 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
exactly, read above. They want you to fly back on their airline too so they make it cheaper to buy both at once. Most people fly round trip so that's why they do it.
2006-08-31 07:52:33 · answer #7 · answered by Lola76 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because they need to make the same amount of money whether it be a one way or round trip.
2006-08-31 08:12:06 · answer #8 · answered by sprtsnj89 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy question..They want you to ride back with them and they want it arranged the same day you get the ticket.This way there is less paper work,less work in finding u a seat,and they know you'll be riding with them.So they know in advance they have your money.
2006-08-31 07:58:02 · answer #9 · answered by sweet_thing_kay04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably bc you are only paying them to take you one way, so they don't have a guaranteed paying passenger in your seat on the return trip. that means that they have to book someone to help pay for the gas... as you are only paying for one way. i know it seems silly and simplistic, but i think that is why they charge more.
2006-08-31 07:52:48 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dunno. Maybe they penalize you for not coming back - it's easier for them if the seat is filled each way.
Given the thousands and thousands of passengers, though, there must be some other reason.
Airlines are cash toilets anyway. Always in bankruptcy. So maybe they don't even know what they are doing!
2006-08-31 07:53:26 · answer #11 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋