August
2006
Sky warriors, take note: Prices will come down but not that elbow next to you…
Clipped this one from an email from Business Traveler magazine’s email… “Since the beginning of the year, airfares have been on the rise, fueled by record oil prices, reduced seating capacity and a surge in demand. Last week, United raised business-class fares $5 each way or $10 per round trip. American Airlines and Delta matched the fare hike, but no other U.S. carriers followed suit. The result: United, American and Delta rolled back the increase. In the last two years, the airlines have successfully raised fares industry-wide 21 times — and failed 17.” I, for one, liked having the plane virtually to myself but understand that airlines need to make money. But I will take the crowds over paying for empty seats with big increases in fare prices. People who fly long distances might see it differently.