According to the letter, why is bus travel better than air t

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Everyone knows airline pricing is based on supply and demand. Fares are mores expensive during peak travel seasons like summer and to prime destinations like European capitals. So if a flight to Rome costs more than a flight to Milan you d think that demand for Rome must be higher or supply lower What’s puzzling is that you can pay a high price to a given destination but a dramatically lower price for the exact same flight if you agree to go on to another destination. Take Alitalia to Rome for instance for travel in August A round-trip economy flight directly to Rome leaving JFK at 10:05 p.m on Alitalia 611 on August 5 costs $1,655 when booked on April 30 Compare that to $903 for a round-trip economy ticket to Milan(stopping in Rome)leaving JFK on the exact same Alitalia 611 flight at 10:05 p.m on August 5. So why is Alitalia willing to fly you to Rome for $752 less than it would otherwise plus give you an extra one-and-a-half-hour flight to Milan? Airlines have increased their profitability in recent years by segmenting the market for air travel and charging customers different prices for the same product. In this case the market is segmented based on demand for direct flights. Airlines know most people prefer the shortest route to their destination so they make customers pay up for the privilege of flying direct(They also make it a little more inconvenient if you don’t pay up for a direct flight in order to encourage you to fly direct) When process become so obviously illogical it may be time to why air tickets can’t be transferred or resold just like any other normal product If the airlines are entitled to exploit the free market shouldn’t customers be allowed to do the same thing?According to the passage, prices are normally determined by____A. the relationship between cost and demand B. peak seasons and prime attractions C. the relationship between supply and demand D. travel seasons and destinations

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Everyone knows airline pricing is based on supply and demand. Fares are mores expensive during peak travel seasons like summer and to prime destinations like European capitals. So if a flight to Rome costs more than a flight to Milan you d think that demand for Rome must be higher or supply lower What’s puzzling is that you can pay a high price to a given destination but a dramatically lower price for the exact same flight if you agree to go on to another destination. Take Alitalia to Rome for instance for travel in August A round-trip economy flight directly to Rome leaving JFK at 10:05 p.m on Alitalia 611 on August 5 costs $1,655 when booked on April 30 Compare that to $903 for a round-trip economy ticket to Milan(stopping in Rome)leaving JFK on the exact same Alitalia 611 flight at 10:05 p.m on August 5. So why is Alitalia willing to fly you to Rome for $752 less than it would otherwise plus give you an extra one-and-a-half-hour flight to Milan? Airlines have increased their profitability in recent years by segmenting the market for air travel and charging customers different prices for the same product. In this case the market is segmented based on demand for direct flights. Airlines know most people prefer the shortest route to their destination so they make customers pay up for the privilege of flying direct(They also make it a little more inconvenient if you don’t pay up for a direct flight in order to encourage you to fly direct) When process become so obviously illogical it may be time to why air tickets can’t be transferred or resold just like any other normal product If the airlines are entitled to exploit the free market shouldn’t customers be allowed to do the same thing?Why may prices for direct flights be higher according to the passage?A. Because all people prefer the shortest route to their destination B. Because airlines take advantage of people’s preference for direct flights C. Because connecting flights may cause inconvenience D. Because airlines charge customers different prices for the same product

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Why didn't Reagan take a bus to go to 10th and Sherman?__________A.He wanted to keep himself warm by walking B.It wasn't too long a distance to get there C.He didn't believe in Bouvier's words D.He was too poor to afford the bus fare

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According to the letter, why is bus travel better than air travel?A.Airline schedules are not reliable B.Bus travel is less dangerous C.Airplane seats are not comfortable D.Buses run more frequently

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Questions 118-120 refer to the following letter. February 5 Anita Brancato 823 Remarque Quebec City, Quebec Dear Ms. Brancato, Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Fred Eldridge, and I work with New England Express Bus Carriers. We are a full service express transportation provider operating in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. We have chosen to contact you because our records indicate that you are a frequent traveler in the region. I believe you will be able to appreciate the benefits of bus travel. Traveling by bus simply makes good sense. For instance, you can spend your next journey from Montreal to Bostonin one of our ultra-comfortable coaches for only $34.50 round trip. That' s less than a third of the cost of the average plane ticket, without all the cheek-in hassles and flight delays. And with today's high gas prices and dangerous wintertime road conditions, why take your car? Leave the driving to us instead! So, when your future plans call for regional travel, contact New England Express Bus Carriers and let us show you what we can do for you! Fred Eldridge, District Manager, Canada New England Express Bus Carriers 11667 McArthur Street Montreal, Quebec Why did Mr. Eldridge write to Ms. Brancato?A.To introduce himself to her B.To encourage her to take a vacation C.To advertise his company's services D.To inform her of an ongoing sale

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Why has the statament been submitted? A. To make air and hotel reservations B. To request repayment for travel costs C. To dispute a credit card charge D. To obtain authorization to stay in hotel

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If you go to America, you will find that there are better（）by road, rail and air than in London.AtransportBtrafficCcommunicationsDvehicle

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