Many airlines frequent-flier programs upgrade elite (high-volume) flyers one, three, or five days in advance from economy to first class.   Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words: What are the differential costs of upgrading frequent flyers this close to the scheduled flight? (remember, differential revenues are not the same as differential costs) What are the opportunity costs of upgrading frequent flyers this close to the scheduled flight? What are the opportunity costs of not upgrading frequent flyers in this manner?

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Many airlines frequent-flier programs upgrade elite (high-volume) flyers one, three, or five days in advance from economy to first class.

 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

  • What are the differential costs of upgrading frequent flyers this close to the scheduled flight? (remember, differential revenues are not the same as differential costs)
  • What are the opportunity costs of upgrading frequent flyers this close to the scheduled flight?
  • What are the opportunity costs of not upgrading frequent flyers in this manner?

 

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