The race to the bottom on airline pricing by cutting “perks” also is driven by how people “buy” flights.
You go online , search the flight and (usually) click on the cheapest (or cheapest within the time period / direct) you see
It’s weird people complain paying 25$ for a checked bag , not getting a drink or a meal , and paying for seat selection as being “free” previously
They were not free - they were just baked into the price
Now if there are airline duopolies or similar that price and route fix there is for sure a combo of profit “gouging” vs variable pricing
Airlines actually are some of the best for “Pay what you use” out there
Now airline passengers on the other hand …..
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