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Coachella By The Numbers Looks More Like Cashella

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Here are just a few of the expenses that festivalgoers are tacking on to their weekend price tag (and who’s making money off it). Private aviation companies JetSuiteX and JetSmarter are offering pop-up flights from Los Angeles to the festival. Why book a regular old flight or road trip when you could be flying on a semi-private jet?

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JetSmarter’s Play To Democratize Private Air Travel

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It’s why, even in commercial aviation, the cost of a seat varies widely based on the point of origin, destination and number of people interested in flying there. Still, such a steep price tag could be a big deterrent and discourage many from ever trying the service. That’s why there’s surge pricing for Uber and Lyft at 2:00 a.m.