The official simply reports that the company has been reimbursed for the first-class fare.
One first-class fare on Expedia increased by $748, from $641.19 to $1,389.19, in less than 30 seconds.
Expedia did not return a first-class fare for the itinerary.
Senators now pay the equivalent of first-class fares, which generally cost far less.
At the same time, we cannot all afford business- or first-class fares.
The first-class fare is $21 one way; second class is $9.80.
The first-class fare includes all meals in the dining car.
The first-class fares of other major carriers on that route are $807 one way.
Eastern Airlines will cut first-class fares by about 40 percent to attract more business travelers.
Experts say that could run five times the first-class fare or more.