I had to change my existing flight dates with VA from Perth Brisbane in Business Class yesterday. The 0600 hrs flight i had to use was around $1750 but the 1000hhrs flight was $550 extra. Both flights had only 2 vacant J Class. How can it justified given the only difference between the two is the departure time of the flight yet it is $550 extra for a flight 4 hours later ??
supply versus demand, which is a bit steep for a recliner. But they can because QF charges alot more, but also....people drink like a fish at "lunch" compared to a breakfast service.
I had to change my existing flight dates with VA from Perth Brisbane in Business Class yesterday. The 0600 hrs flight i had to use was around $1750 but the 1000hhrs flight was $550 extra. Both flights had only 2 vacant J Class. How can it justified given the only difference between the two is the departure time of the flight yet it is $550 extra for a flight 4 hours later ??
I guess not much demand to fly at 6am. Welcome to market-driven business. No one can deny that they still making money on 6am flight, so why they charge more for 10am one? Because they can. I personally missing those old good days when we have Qantas/Anset duo and prices was flat and depend only how flexible ticket was.
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Rod H
Rod H
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I had to change my existing flight dates with VA from Perth Brisbane in Business Class yesterday. The 0600 hrs flight i had to use was around $1750 but the 1000hhrs flight was $550 extra. Both flights had only 2 vacant J Class. How can it justified given the only difference between the two is the departure time of the flight yet it is $550 extra for a flight 4 hours later ??
Firstworldissues
Firstworldissues
Member since 02 Mar 2019
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supply versus demand, which is a bit steep for a recliner. But they can because QF charges alot more, but also....people drink like a fish at "lunch" compared to a breakfast service.
Serg
Serg
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Member since 12 Apr 2013
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Originally Posted by Rod H
I had to change my existing flight dates with VA from Perth Brisbane in Business Class yesterday. The 0600 hrs flight i had to use was around $1750 but the 1000hhrs flight was $550 extra. Both flights had only 2 vacant J Class. How can it justified given the only difference between the two is the departure time of the flight yet it is $550 extra for a flight 4 hours later ??
I guess not much demand to fly at 6am. Welcome to market-driven business. No one can deny that they still making money on 6am flight, so why they charge more for 10am one? Because they can. I personally missing those old good days when we have Qantas/Anset duo and prices was flat and depend only how flexible ticket was.