[9543] in APO-L
Re: airfairs...
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Jonathan T. Alloy)
Sat Oct 1 00:40:19 1994
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 1994 15:47:28 -0500
Reply-To: "Jonathan T. Alloy" <C2MXALL@FRE.TOWSON.EDU>
From: "Jonathan T. Alloy" <C2MXALL@FRE.TOWSON.EDU>
To: Multiple recipients of list APO-L <APO-L%PURCCVM.BITNET@mitvma.mit.edu>
>
>Maybe this is a silly question, but why is the student price MORE than
>the regular? Is this a typo, or do they expect students to be trouble?
>
>>
>> USAir 800-428-4322 $304 regular, $306 student
>> 1 direct flght per day, 1 connecting through Charollette, NC
>> 3 total bags, 1217 frequent flier miles each way, seat reserv. 30 days prior
>>
When I asked USAir that very question, the lady explained that due to
super-saver fares, fare wars, and the like, sometimes regular fares can
fall below student fare prices, which are relatively stable.
So, yes, boys and girls, make sure to get *all* the fare information before
buying your ticket!
Jonathan T. Alloy
Alpha Gamma Chi Voting Delegate
Nationals FAQ Maintainer
