[akinalci]

> As someone who actually flies, the existing system works amazingly well, and delivers a service at a surprisingly low cost.

Are they really low cost? And having worked abroad recently, it's shocking how much cheaper European flights can be compared to U.S. flights. And maybe my memory's off, but it seems like domestic flight costs were much lower just 5-10 years ago. In college, I could get a round trip ticket to Las Vegas for under $100, and checking right now, the lowest price is $296.

[rconti]

They're historically low cost, yes. That said, they're more expensive than they were in, say, 2000, when fuel costs fell through the floor.

Budget European carriers that fly to airports you've never heard of are another story entirely.

[gnopgnip]

You can get a round trip ticket from SF to Vegas for $57 if you leave May 13 and come back on the 17th or the 23rd. There are a lot of flights under $100 if you book 4-6 weeks ahead of time.