Why are short flights so expensive?

Related questions

1. What happens if my flight is Cancelled Southwest?
2. Is wanna get away the same as standby?
3. What are Southwest Wanna Get Away flights?
4. What does it mean to fly standby?
5. Can you get student discounts on flights?
6. Why are airplanes so expensive?
7. Can you still fly standby?
8. How do I claim compensation for a Cancelled flight?
9. Does Lufthansa offer student discounts?
10. What is a cheap airline to fly?

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