Economy isnt great either.. currently about $2250 a ticket out of DFW... last year was about $1800 for the same time frame.. the year prior was about $1400..
That said, for me I think Qatar is still a better option out of DFW than United, Delta, or American... all have their own issues (no guns on American.. clear customs in Newark with United, and even more outrageous pricing than Qatar with Delta)..
United is slightly cheaper (about $2000 a ticket)... Delta is more expensive.. and American is a little bit less than Qatar..
Since I am a "Platnium Pro" flyer with American, I am tempted to just say to hell with guns this year and fly American.. Ive got enough miles to get 2 tickets in economy for free.. and if the plane isn't full, they would very likely upgrade me to business at no charge.. at a minimum I can take "comfort" seats and/or exit row in economy at no additional cost..
The quandary is... I would REALLY like to take guns this year (I typically prefer my own over camp rifles.. but in this particular case, the wife is buffalo hunting.. and I'd REALLY like for her to be able to hunt with her own rifle as opposed to a camp rifle).. So Im thinking Im going to just have to bite the proverbial bullet and book on Qatar...
Im going to hold out just a little while longer and see if they come to their senses and get their ticket prices more in line with the other carriers out of DFW... but will definitely make a final decision soon (don't want to risk not getting a decent seat or the right dates by waiting too long)....