In the latest fare hike, American Airlines raised fares on flights within the 48 contiguous states b

This is the sixth broad fare increase the airlines have tried this year. They want higher fares to cover rising jet fuel prices. US Airways, for one, says passenger demand so far has been strong enough to cover its fuel costs.
In the latest fare hike, American Airlines raised fares on flights within the 48 contiguous states by $10 per round trip, spokesman Tim Smith confirmed on Thursday. Delta Air Lines boosted fares even higher budget car rental south africa up $10, $14 or even $20 per round trip depending on flight length, according to spokesman Trebor Banstetter.
United, Continental and US Airways matched American's increase but not the larger budget car rental south africa Delta hike, said Rick Seaney, CEO of FareCompare.com. He said none of the low-cost airlines Southwest, JetBlue budget car rental south africa and AirTran had raised prices.
All the jockeying has left the fate of this price increase up in the air. Airlines sometimes raise fares but then back off if key competitors don't raise their prices. Last week, fares went up $20 per round trip, but the increase was scaled back to $10 after some carriers balked at the bigger hike.