Even though they operate from out-of-the-way airports and offer few extra services,discount 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 passage states that discount airlines like Ryanair and EasyJet have been successful because "Consumers obviously consider the benefit of lower prices to be greater than the cost of reduced services and less convenience." Therefore, option D is the best choice as it directly addresses the reason for the success of these airlines. The other options are either not mentioned in the passage or are incorrect based on the information provided.

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