Originally Posted by
Aero1900
I have been a firm believer in the ulcc business model and I continue to be. The most surprising thing to me lately has been the financial success of the legacies the last 2 years. They just keep raking it in. But it can't last forever and when travel demand and people willing to pay $750 fur a round trip domestic ticket wane, they will be stuck with their super high cost structure.
Legacy ticket price isn’t too much higher than the LCC’s. Sure what route and timing do factor in to pricing. But on average when you have to pay for a checked bag and buy onboard items, the pricing comes out near what it would have to be all inclusive on a legacy.