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All three of the country’s largest carriers (American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta) are penalizing solo travelers with higher ticket prices than you can book when traveling with a group – sometimes, significantly higher.
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When searching for one passenger, the lowest economy price is a Q economy fare – United’s “discount coach” fare. But by searching for multiple travelers, you can pull in (even cheaper) S class fares, which United considers a “deep discount coach” ticket.
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this isn’t a glitch. United spells it all out in the fare rules for these cheaper tickets, which are publicly accessible using an advanced airfare search engine like ITA Matrix. It plainly states: “Must be accompanied on all sectors in same compartment by at least 1 adult 15 or older.”
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American Airlines flight from Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Myers (RSW) this fall. Traveling solo, you’ll pay at least 266 per person**