Originally Posted by
Adlerdriver
But, when we deviate and end up with extra bank, they often pay far less than the accepted fare and end up out "less coin".
Definitely true, however I cannot tell you the last time I had any 'extra' since the fares are so absurdly low. In my case they pay every allocated dime, and then some if you include checked baggage fees.
Flying commercial is simply miserable.