Ridiculous Fares

US1YFARE

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Mar 31, 2004
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I am planning a trip from PHL to DFW in November for business. The fare for a non-stop is in excess of $1300. However, if I connect through RDU, PVD, BOS, ATL, TPA, etc. etc. (for a total of 3-4 segments in each direction), I can get a fare for less than $400.

What economic sense does that make? I'm really curious.