How Airlines Decide Ticket Prices (It’s Not What You Think)?

Airlines decide ticket prices by looking at how many people want to fly and when they want to fly, just like deciding how much to charge for lemonade on a hot day.

Imagine you're selling lemonade at the park. If it's super sunny and everyone wants a drink, you might raise your price because there’s more demand. But if it's cloudy and only a few kids are around, you might lower your price to make sure people still buy from you.

Airlines do something similar with their tickets. They watch how many seats are sold for each flight and when people book those seats. If lots of people want to fly on the same day, like right before a big holiday, the ticket prices go up. But if not many people are interested, they lower the price so more people will buy.

Airlines also use time as part of their plan. They might charge more for tickets bought just before a flight starts because people who wait until last minute are usually willing to pay extra. It’s like buying your lemonade right before the park closes, you’re probably ready to pay a little more!

Sometimes, even if there are plenty of seats left, prices go up because the airline thinks people will be happy to fly at that price, it's all about what works best for them and their customers!