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Why Are Airlines Withholding Seats
A few months ago I booked a flight for two and then went to select seats on the airline’s site. Based on the destination and time of year, I was surprised to find only two adjacent seats were available without paying a premium (额外费用). But I was even more surprised a few weeks later, when we boarded the aircraft and a flight attendant announced that only 30% of seats were occupied, so we should all feel free to stretch out.
So how could a flight that looked nearly full a month earlier wind up with seven out of ten seats empty That’s a question only the airlines can answer, and they’re not eager to provide many details.
Are some carriers intentionally holding back seat assignments, in the hope we’ll all pay for "premium" seats It’s a fair question, and the evidence is intriguing.
Behind the screen indeed An awful lot goes on behind airline and travel booking screens, an
A. they have to pay additional money to get the seats they want
B. they have to pay different prices based on the day of purchase
C. they are confused by the advance purchase patterns
D. there are too many combinations of fares offered by airlines