2007-04-22 09:22:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Air Travel
Apparently they only price discriminate against you... I have no problems.
2007-04-22 10:56:30 · answer #1 · answered by IceTrojan 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Because they can. It maximizes profits for any business, but most aren't in a situation to do it.
But for an airline. If they flight basically cost the same if it flies half full as it does full. Same crew and equipment is needed. Maybe some extra fuel but not much, and some extra coffee and meals - IF they even still give you a meal. So the costs the same, it makes sense for them to sell some of those empty seats at a cheaper price.
2007-04-22 18:18:51 · answer #2 · answered by JuanB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The earlier you book, the more you save. Those who have to travel on a last minute basis pay the most. It's the supply and demand thing. If people would stop or slow down their flying the prices would come down as with any product or service.
2007-04-22 16:32:35 · answer #3 · answered by MikieB 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It actually based on the rules and restriction embedded in some fare. Like if you want a refundable ticket it might came out higher than normal but you have the flexibility of getting a refund once their is a change of plan that requires cancellation. if you opted for a nonrefundable, which is available everywhere it may cost you a little less (specially if its bargain fare) but restriction may apply which includes limited option to cancel or change your itinerary.
2007-04-22 16:55:35 · answer #4 · answered by les_18artist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Demand supply pressures, for one.
2007-04-22 16:28:23 · answer #5 · answered by Sam 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋