Even though they operate from out-of-the-way airports and offer few extra services, discount, no-frill airlines like Ryanair and EasyJet have been successful. Consumers obviously consider
A) the schedules these airlines offer to be the most convenient in the industry.
B) the long-term relationships established by these airlines to be a critical benefit.
C) the prices to be slightly lower, but not low enough to have much influence.
D) the benefit of lower prices to be greater than the cost of reduced services and less convenience.
E) the major airlines to be worthless.

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The statement mentions that discount airlines offer few extra services but have been successful due to consumers considering the benefit of lower prices to be greater than the cost of reduced services and less convenience. Hence, option D is the best choice. Option A is incorrect as the statement does not mention anything about the schedules being the most convenient. Option B is incorrect as the statement mentions nothing about long-term relationships. Option C is incorrect as the statement mentions that prices are slightly lower but still have an influence. Option E is incorrect as the statement does not suggest that major airlines are worthless.

Even Though They Operate from Out-Of-The-Way Airports and Offer Few