• A_norny_mousse@feddit.org
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      6 hours ago

      volatile, unpredictable or fluctuating operating costs and fees

      Socialize the Costs and Privatize the Profits

      edit: What confuses me is how these things can be “volatile” and “fluctuating” before you bought the ticket?

      • teegus@sh.itjust.works
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        I’m guessing it’s the “peak dates” thing. They have a base price aka. minimum price when planes are mostly empty and then put on a surcharge for when demand is high, instead of altering the base price.