United Airlines raises ticket prices up to 20 percent amid surging jet fuel costs
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Updated · Fox Business · Apr 23
United Airlines raises ticket prices up to 20 percent amid surging jet fuel costs
5 articles · Updated · Fox Business · Apr 23
United Airlines announced during its quarterly earnings call that future travel fares are now 20% higher year-over-year, with jet fuel in major U.S. markets averaging $4.23 per gallon.
The airline has implemented five broad price increases since January and recently raised checked bag fees by $10 to $50 to offset rising fuel costs, which have climbed nearly 70% since the Iran war began.
United attributes robust demand to brand loyalty and strong premium and business travel, but warns that prolonged high fuel prices could make higher fares permanent across the industry, potentially reducing seat supply if demand softens.
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