Why Does a Plastic-Wrapped Turkey Sandwich Cost $15 at the NYC Airport?

Re:Why Does a Plastic-Wrapped Turkey Sandwich Cost $15 at th... by raybb on Saturday April 15, 2023 @07:30PM (#35585702)

The sandwich costs more than many airline tickets in the EU.

For example Brussels -> Vienna for 13 euros and it runs weekly.

https://www.google.com/travel/flights/s/KLAA2UnyrkmuH8Kv7

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Re:Why Does a Plastic-Wrapped Turkey Sandwich Cost $15 at th... by throwaway2037 on Sunday April 16, 2023 @05:09AM (#35588423)

This is wildly misleading. And, it is a one way ticket and does not even allow a carry-on. Google flights tells me:

    Ryanair allows passengers to board with 1 small item, such as a purse or laptop bag.

Hmmm, so if I am normal human being and need to carry at least a small bag, how much will that cost? 30 EUR for one carry-on bag. Or 50 EUR for one checked bag. Ouch. So realistic minimum roundtrip is (13 + 30) x 2 = 86 EUR.

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Re:Why Does a Plastic-Wrapped Turkey Sandwich Cost $15 at th... by raybb on Sunday April 16, 2023 @06:53AM (#35588903)

For a weekend trip back to visit the family one small (40x20x25cm) can work. A carry-on costs 13.5 euros extra.

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Re:Why Does a Plastic-Wrapped Turkey Sandwich Cost $15 at th... by mcv on Sunday April 16, 2023 @08:03AM (#35589249)

Doesn't change the fact that the ticket price itself is ridiculously low. Not misleading at all; it really is that low.

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