Ever try to plan a trip, and you browse flight prices a
couple days in a row, and notice dramatic increases in price? This is because
the website that you are on can track your IP address and set pricing rules for
each time you visit the website. Additionally, travel companies can set rules
for the device that you are on when looking at flights. There are actually many
companies that charge a higher price to people using a Mac versus a PC. This is
because Macs tend to cost a lot more money than a PC, and these travel
companies presume that Mac owners will be more fortunate than a PC owner, and
have a greater disposable income, willing to pay a higher price for a flight.
This is an outrageous way of thinking! I have a Mac myself, and I am in no
means rich. In fact, I am drowning in student loan debt, and I am in school
pursuing my Master’s taking on more student loan debt! However, I saved for a
while to purchase a Mac because I knew it was a reliable laptop that is great
for graphic design use, and the career path I have taken. Many people have Macs
because they save, and make the large purchase because they are confident it is
going to be a great long term investment – Mac’s have a longer life expectancy
than a PC! So, I wonder, should airline companies really be setting price rules
by device? My answer would be no, but maybe that’s because I’m the one receiving
higher prices for my Mac!
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