Title. Why would it matter to the airline how long you’re waiting between the two flights on a roundtrip, even when you’re scheduling both flights well in advance?
In: Economics
Airlines are trying to guess what kind of traveler you are based on your itinerary. Someone traveling a long distance to stay for only a few days is probably attending some important event (e.g. a business meeting, wedding, or funeral). They can’t reschedule and would face consequences for missing it, so airlines know they can charge extra and not drive these customers away. Someone travelling a long distance but staying for a week or two is likely a tourist. This trip is optional, as are the specific of where and when they travel. They may opt not to go if the price is too high, so airlines offer them a better deal.
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