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So a few months ago, I flew directly from Nashville to Atlanta and back for a cost of ~$105. Now, the cheapest rount-trip direct flight listed from now through January is $560. Direct one-way is $370. To get any cheaper, you have to submit to the itenerary of HATE. Compare:
(1h01) Nashville -> Atlanta
total: 1h01, $359.70
versus
(1h09) Nashville -> Cincinatti
(0h31) layover
(1h43) Cincinatti -> Kansas City
(0h43) layover
(1h59) Kansas City -> Atlanta
total: 6h20, $175.60
Now, this is where it gets AWESOME:
(1h10) Nashville -> Atlanta
(1h00) layover
(5h12) Atlanta -> Seattle
total: 7h22, $143.40
So apparently, the market value of a flight from Atlanta to Seattle is NEGATIVE $216.30. I fucking love air market economics so much, I am creating a little mountain of gallstones as I type.
September 18 2005, 14:31:24 UTC 6 years ago
Seriously - do the first leg, don't check luggage, and leave the airport.
September 20 2005, 19:44:55 UTC 6 years ago