Why is it so expensive to fly on a Sunday then on a Monday. I have looked at fares from London Heathrow to Los Angeles International for a Sunday and Monday and the difference can be £300 + more to tavel on Sunday.
I have checked out the fares with various Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. I have even checked out fares from Expedia and Thomas Cook and they seem more pricey then booking direct with the airline.
Any one know why? I find it easier to go on Sundays but Monday are cheaper.
Cheers!
2007-01-16 00:13:11 · 3 answers · asked by Desiro 1 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
the airlines have a policy of "demand-led"pricing. it basically increases the fares at popular times so they can reduce the fares at quiet times.
basically, every business person wishes to travel on a Sunday - so they can be at their place of business fresh on a Monday morning. Hence - Sunday fares are the most expensive.
The airlines want to encourage people to travel at the quieter times - so the discount the fares mid week when there is less demand.
As the number of flights is limited due to lack of airport capacity - it makes good commercial sense to use price as a way of controlling demand.
2007-01-16 00:22:58 · answer #1 · answered by Ak23566 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Also try www.pricegrabber.com
They are really good with the fares
2007-01-16 08:21:03 · answer #2 · answered by TTC #1 With PCOS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi it will probably be more expensive just because of the weekend but try this site it usually has some great deals! http://www.travelbycity.com/tashadimmitt/
2007-01-16 08:18:10 · answer #3 · answered by tashalynndimmitt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋