Holiday travelers may want to lock in airfares while they still can. At least two U.S. airlines are raising prices for the first time since late summer and others may follow.
Delta Air Lines Inc. raised one-way fares by $4 to $10 across most of their U.S. routes late Tuesday, according to Rick Seaney of Farecompare.com. Soon after, United Continental Holdings Inc. matched the increases. It’s the first widespread fare increase attempt since early August and the 17th try this year.
The increase may not stick. Airlines often roll back fare increases if enough competitors don’t match them.
Some travelers may avoid higher fares by taking advantage of fare sales. Many airlines recently matched a winter fare sale from Southwest that runs through today. It excludes most peak travel days around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Associated Press
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