FrugalFlyer
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On 11/18/2002 10:36:30 AM UAL777flyer wrote:
It works for Southwest because of their cost structure. Is US anywhere close to WN's CASM level, or HP for that matter? No. If you put WN at US's CASM level, they wouldn't be making money either in this environment.
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Yes, US costs are higher than SW, so instead of capping the walk-up fair at $299 US could cap their highest walkup fare at say $799-$999. I think you might be amazed at how many people would be more willing to pay $999 walk up fare vs. $2000 or more.
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On 11/18/2002 10:36:30 AM UAL777flyer wrote:
It works for Southwest because of their cost structure. Is US anywhere close to WN's CASM level, or HP for that matter? No. If you put WN at US's CASM level, they wouldn't be making money either in this environment.
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Yes, US costs are higher than SW, so instead of capping the walk-up fair at $299 US could cap their highest walkup fare at say $799-$999. I think you might be amazed at how many people would be more willing to pay $999 walk up fare vs. $2000 or more.