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Originally Posted by SoCalAprch  But there are articles Im reading saying that airlines are going to increase tickets by 50 bucks. Its just doesn't make sense to me unless everyone does it. If everyone does then by all means hike em up... |
The $50 thing you saw was probably in reference to UAL. They're planning on raising fares
up to $50. That big of an increase is only happening on select trans-con fares, I believe. Much smaller increases are being instituted on most routes. I think they gave a range of $10-$50 increases, depending on the flight. I think you'll also see the other carriers match the prices. Everyone is hurting with fuel costs, and there seems to be some pricing power, despite the slowing economy. Our load factors are still holding steady at just under 90%. This Feb was a record month for us.