On 17 April Delta Air Lines increase its one-way prices by $5 to $10. The move, in common with past four fare rises this year, is expected to provoke a broad-based fare increase. Indeed United Airlines raised its fares later the same day.
The broad-based fare increases are aimed at business travelers that purchase on the day or within a week of flying.
Analysts are confident more fare rises will not impact demand and help to keep airlines profitable for the rest of the year.
Delta hikes fares again
On 17 April Delta Air Lines increase its one-way prices by $5 to $10. The move, in common with past four fare rises this year, is expected to provoke a broad-based fare increase. Indeed United Airlines raised its fares later the same day.
The broad-based fare increases are aimed at business travelers that purchase on the day or within a week of flying.
Analysts are confident more fare rises will not impact demand and help to keep airlines profitable for the rest of the year.