Airlines are charging solo passengers higher fares than groups

Re:Airlines are charging solo passengers higher fares than g... by hellisothers on Thursday May 29, 2025 @03:26PM (#44129354)

How are 2 travelers priced in? If I rent a 4 passenger car are 4 people priced in?

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Re:Airlines are charging solo passengers higher fares than g... by 1776smithadam on Thursday May 29, 2025 @03:29PM (#44129389)

Would a van cost more to rent then a sedan?

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Re:Airlines are charging solo passengers higher fares than g... by dowager_dan99 on Thursday May 29, 2025 @03:44PM (#44129555)

different scenario; more appropriate would be the same car with zero or 1,2, or more passengers.

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Re:Airlines are charging solo passengers higher fares than g... by chrisweekly on Thursday May 29, 2025 @03:35PM (#44129448)

yes (car rental prices are mostly a function of size)

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Re:Airlines are charging solo passengers higher fares than g... by tshaddox on Thursday May 29, 2025 @04:06PM (#44129779)

Only when you're comparing the cheapest vehicles of each size, where the cost of the vehicle and maintenance is probably roughly in line with vehicle size. There are plenty of luxury and sports cars widely available for rent that will cost more than a minivan.

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Re:Airlines are charging solo passengers higher fares than g... by aaomidi on Thursday May 29, 2025 @03:42PM (#44129534)

But in reality, rarely. The pricing is mostly a function of luxury AND space.

I’ve regularly seen larger cars with more capacity equal to medium sedans.

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Re:Airlines are charging solo passengers higher fares than g... by close04 on Thursday May 29, 2025 @04:01PM (#44129732)

The fair comparison is for price in the same luxury class otherwise it’s like comparing economy to 1st class tickets.

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