American Airlines ends bereavement fares

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http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-0228-american-bereavement-20140228,0,2613397.story

American Airlines ends bereavement fares
American Airlines, which is merging with US Airways, said it discontinued the fare to be consistent with the policies of its merger partner.
By Hugo Martín
February 27, 2014, 5:33 p.m.

American Airlines has eliminated its so-called bereavement fares for people who need to book a last-minute flight because of the death of a loved one.

The airline, which is merging with US Airways, said it discontinued the fare as of Feb. 18 to be consistent with the policies of US Airways.

In the past, American Airlines offered a bereavement fare that was lower than typical last-minute fares but varied based on route, departure time, availability and other factors.

In a statement, the airline said: "With the advent of more choices, lower cost carriers and larger networks, the industry has started to move away from bereavement fares because walk-up fares are generally lower than in the past, and customers now have more opportunities to find affordable fares at the last minute."

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1. the whole point... oh nevermind...

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2. In other words

They had been hoping for an easy out, and this was the perfect opportunity.

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3. Gotta make sure there is enough

money for the top managers to get their annual bonuses.