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In response to "airfare is not based on mileage, silly. -- nm" by loosilu

That's a crazy cost per mile disparity -- nm

Posted by ty97 Apr 6 '10, 12:48

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fixed costs vs. variable? -- nm - workmanda Apr 6, 13:04 2
- Cost to consumer. Not sure how the cost to the carrier breaks down. - ty97 Apr 6, 13:16 1
  - someting to do with cheap flights to Tokyo, maybe. -- nm - loosilu Apr 6, 13:18
It's about competition on the route - plus larger aircraft offer more opportunities for discounting -- nm - Roger More Apr 6, 12:50 4
- yes, that's why it's so insanely expensive to fly to Africa or to many parts of South America. - loosilu Apr 6, 13:01
- Amazingly, they fly 767, 777, and Airbus 300 on the Tokyo-Hiroshima route. -- nm - ty97 Apr 6, 12:58 2
  - I'll bet there are only two airlines on the route though. Japan's domestic aviation market is heavily protected and starting a discount carrier to - Roger More Apr 6, 13:05
  - it also matters how long before the flight you buy them, whether it's tourist season, etc etc. -- nm - loosilu Apr 6, 13:02

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