03-28-2014, 08:26 AM
The idea that "less flights" might somehow translate into "cheaper fares" is predicated on the faulty assumption that airfare is somehow based on actual costs -- granted, most of the "cost" is fuel, but the "price" of fuel is also a fabrication.
Look at the grocery store as an example: over the past few months, the price of a dozen eggs has doubled, but beer has remained stable. Both are shipped here. I'm sure there's an MBA who can explain how that one works.
Look at the grocery store as an example: over the past few months, the price of a dozen eggs has doubled, but beer has remained stable. Both are shipped here. I'm sure there's an MBA who can explain how that one works.