Airlines Raise Fares Due To Rising Fuel Costs
LOS ANGELES (CBS/AP) — Major U.S. airlines are raising prices again.
American Airlines raised fares on flights within the 48 contiguous states by $10 per round trip, spokesman Tim Smith confirmed on Thursday.
United, Continental and US Airways matched the increase and Delta boosted fares even higher -- up between $10 and $20 per round trip -- according to Rick Seaney, CEO of FareCompare.com.
Travel expert Rudy Maxa tells KNX 1070 that for the foreseeable future, the only direction airline fares are going is up.
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Airlines say they need higher fares to cover rising jet fuel prices.
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