To go from Dallas to Los Angeles for a business meeting, ney Wilkinson booked a flight for $950 with a departure on Wednesday and a return on Friday of the same week. The reservation agent told Nancy that if she were to return on Sunday, the ticket price would fall to

$288. What factor(s) did the airline appear to focus on when setting its ticket prices? Is it likely that the airline could have been accused of price discrimination and violating the Robinson—Patman Act? Explain.

cost, we’ll be out of business in no time. Comment on the manager’s remark.