In a parallel thread, mike_hearn links to <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;goatpath.wordpress.com&#x2F;2011&#x2F;02&#x2F;11&#x2F;how-much-can-an-evacuation-flight-cost-or-why-the-us-government-should-not-go-into-the-airline-industry&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;goatpath.wordpress.com&#x2F;2011&#x2F;02&#x2F;11&#x2F;how-much-can-an-ev...</a> .<p>The 45 minute flight from Port Au Prince, Haiti (after the earthquake) to Santo Domingo, DR cost $841.11.<p>I think this is because &#x27;full coach commercial fare&#x27; is the most expensive coach option. Very few ever purchase it, excepting those who want full flexibility to change the schedule without extra fees, or request a class upgrade if available.