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Why such discrepancy in flight prices?

  • I was researching flying from Vancouver to Moscow, and found that with Air Canada, it was estimated at $2400 per person, while with Lufthansa (German airline) has it estimated at $741 per person. That's a huge difference! The plane types are the same and leave from the same airport. Also, we are expecting to transfer at least once (both have 2 stops in this case), and would be travelling economy class, with any airline during off-season. So why do you think this is? Less well trained pilots? Crappier food? Not as much storage for baggage? BQ: How much would you expect this kind of flight to be? I haven't flown in a while, so I'm not really sure what is normal. PS. I also asked in air travel and have not had any answers.

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    The two possible reasons that first come to mind are. Lufthansa might be having a sale, so that could make a big difference. Airlines are just like anything other business when their profits take a hit, sales are one way to improve cash flow. Moscow might be a major hub for Lufthansa. If it is then they would want to encourage more traffic through there.

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Is that including taxes, fees and any fuel surcharges? Make sure you're comparing final price to final price. Overall, though, Air Canada is one of the more expensive airlines in the world for international travel. As for why is Lufthansa cheaper, a quick comparison of route maps should explain it nicely: http://www.lufthansa.com/ca/en/Lufthansa-Route-Map http://www.airlineroutemaps.com/Canada/Air_Canada.shtml That said, I also prefer flying Lufthansa to Air Canada.

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The economy, the cost of fuel, the amount of empty seats expected all affect the price. If it is a holiday season also matters. I have seen domestic flights vary as much as $200 in one day. Paying to check bags doesn't factor in to your fare, and pilot training is pretty much standard. You may want to check the safety records of the airlines, but if it were me, I'd book that bargain fare before it went up.

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Capitalism. I've actually found Lufthansa to be better than Air Canada. BQ: My son flew from Edmonton to Moscow (Air Canada and Aeroflot on the way there, Air France and Air Canada on the way back) for $1700 last summer, and for the distance and time that seems just about right.

Superguy1221

No idea, but I would go with the lower price. Glad to see that you decided to visit your dad after all. :o)

ms manners

the first thing that pops into my head is that one may be a one way ticket and the other return.

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