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The value of space during a pandemic
1Northwestern University, United States of America.
Economics Letters
|December 26, 2022
Summary
Delta Air Lines increased airfares by 15% in late 2020, charging passengers an average of $23 more. This fare increase occurred while Delta blocked middle seats to promote social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Economics
- Transportation Studies
- Public Health
Background:
- Airlines adjusted seating policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Delta Air Lines opted not to sell middle seats, unlike competitors American Airlines and United Airlines, in late 2020.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impact of Delta's middle seat policy on airfare prices.
- To quantify the cost passengers incurred for social distancing on flights.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of U.S. Department of Transportation airline ticket data.
- Examined 1358 domestic routes during the second half of 2020.
Main Results:
- Delta Air Lines increased its average fares by 15%.
- This resulted in passengers paying an additional $23 to avoid sitting next to a stranger.
Conclusions:
- Implementing social distancing measures, such as blocking middle seats, was associated with higher airfares.
- Passengers effectively paid a premium for reduced proximity to others on flights.
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