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Old 2nd Jun 2007, 08:46
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kenfrost
 
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The World's Costliest Airline

Can anyone from BA please explain to me the following outrageous pricing differential re Iberia/BA?

Thanks.


Here's a little conundrum for you.

What's the difference between the following?

A business class return air ticket for two people (Gatwick to Barcelona), flight to be taken in July, purchased via Iberia.

A business class return air ticket for two people (Gatwick to Barcelona), flight to be taken in July, purchased via BA.

In terms of the departure times, airport terminals, lounge facilities and airline operating the aircraft...no difference whatsoever.

The flights are operated by BA.

However, here's the rub.

The price of the two return tickets, if purchased via Iberia will set you back £455.80.

The price of the two return tickets (for the identical flight), if purchased via BA will set you back a stonking £1165.80 (256% of the Iberia price).

Don't believe me? Try it for yourselves via their websites!

Could BA please explain this differential?


Oh, and by the way, BA own 10% of Iberia.

Source

http://loanbuster.*************/2007...t-airline.html
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