United, American match Delta fare hike
April 19, 2012 | Author AirTicket.com
United Airlines and American Airlines have joined Delta Air Lines in attempting to hike some airfares by to .
The latest attempt to raise fares is the sixth this year, though only three have been successful, according to online flight comparison site FareCompare.com. Fares typically rise when one carrier raises prices and other airlines follow. If competitors do not follow, the initiator of the increase usually drops back its prices.
Delta on Tuesday raised domestic fares by to roundtrip for last-minute trips, those within seven days of departure. Such fares are usually bought by business travelers, not leisure fliers. United and American followed on Wednesday afternoon.
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