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Airlines Increase Roundtrip Fares

Air travel became more expensive again. The major air carriers are increasing their roundtrip fares. MSNBC reports:

“…Some of the nation’s biggest airlines raised most domestic fares by an additional $20 roundtrip over the weekend, adding to the strain on consumers now paying an average of more than $4 a gallon for regular gas.”

link: Top airlines hike fares by $20 roundtrip

The airlines are trying to survive the increasing fuel costs. Checked luggage regulations are changing and there are charges now on most carriers. Check the web site of the air carrier that you will be using. The airlines will be trying to find creative ways to generate more capital. For the air traveler, unfortunately that will mean additional costs.

Catherine Forsythe
Director of Operations
FlyingHamster

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[...] a positive note, airlines have rolled back the twenty dollar increase for round-trip fares. Northwest Airlines did not increase their fares and the other carriers removed the additional [...]

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