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 American Readies 
 Piecemeal Pricing 

'Unbundling' divides trip cost with fees for food, extras

Associated Press Associated Press Oct 6, 08 12:18 PM CDT
(AP) - American Airlines is about to accelerate the trend of breaking the cost of a trip into an airfare plus many smaller fees. Starting next year, American plans to imitate the a la carte pricing structure pioneered by Air Canada, airline officials say. There are likely to be a few basic fare plans, and travelers can pick additional services—for a fee. More »

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Fuel Costs Bump Up Budget Airfares

Discount carriers
forced to dump
discounts or go bust

New York Times New York Times Jun 20, 08 3:43 AM CDT
(Newser) - Rock-bottom airfares are going the way of the zeppelin as fuel prices continue their climb into the stratosphere, the New York Times reports. Some budget carriers have gone bust. Others have hiked fares and begun to woo more business travelers, blurring the line between big carriers and discount operations. Southwest and JetBlue have ditched their caps on fares, with JetBlue doubling its one-way cross-country fare to as much as $599. More »

More about:  gas prices • airline industry • airline • Southwest Airlines • JetBlue • airline ticket prices • budget airlines • discount carriers

Continental Hacks 3K Jobs, 16% of Flights

Carrier is the latest to scale back operations citing fuel costs

Wall Street Journal Wall Street Journal Jun 5, 08 7:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - Continental Airlines today became the latest US carrier to slash its workforce and trim flights in the face of profit-busting fuel costs and an industry-wide slowdown, the Wall Street Journal reports today. The airline will cut its workforce by 3,000 jobs, scale back US departures by 16%, and aggressively trim its fleet of fuel-guzzling 737s. United and American also recently announced cutbacks. More »

More about:  gas prices • airline industry • American Airlines • United Airlines • layoffs • Continental Airlines • airline ticket prices • Boeing 737-300

 Airlines Hike Ticket Prices 

United raises prices by up to $60; American, Delta follow its lead

Associated Press Associated Press May 24, 08 11:05 AM CDT
(Newser) - The big three US airlines responded to soaring oil prices by boosting most domestic prices by up to $60 roundtrip in the last few days, the AP reports. United led the way with increases from $10 to $60 Thursday; American and Delta followed suit yesterday. Meanwhile, low-cost AirTran raised its leisure tickets $30 and business tickets $50. More »

More about:  oil price • airline industry • American Airlines • United Airlines • fuel costs • Delta Air Lines • airline ticket prices

 Airline Business Model
Won't Work With $130 Oil 

Analysts say current model won't work at $130 a barrel

Dallas Morning News Dallas Morning News May 23, 08 10:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - The airline industry as we know it can’t function on $130-a-barrel oil, industry analysts are saying, and cost-cutting, ticket price increases, and bag-check fees won't make it viable. The Dallas Morning News looks at how hopeless it is for airlines to come anywhere near break-even at current costs, noting that an expert said last fall it couldn't be done at anything more than $80 a barrel.  More »

More about:  oil price • airline industry • merger • airline • American Airlines • airline ticket prices

 Bargain Airfares Still Out There 

Nine tips for finding a great deal in a tough market

New York Times New York Times May 21, 08 1:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - Airfares are skyrocketing, but deals are still out there. The New York Times offers some pointers: Book directly with the airline. Sign up for private price cuts. Buy one ticket at a time. Make your computer do the work. More »

More about:  travel • air travel • vacation • airlines • airline ticket prices • air travelers

Air Bargains Still There,
But More Hunting Needed

Flexibility in schedule, destination seen as key to finding cheap travel

Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times May 13, 08 10:31 PM CDT
(Newser) - It’s no secret that airline ticket costs are up—18% on average from last year. But, the Los Angeles Times reports, deals are still there, if you’re wiling to hunt for them. Limited-time online bargains can provide cheap fares, and many travelers are searching smaller airlines’ websites for deals they can’t afford to promote on Orbitz or Expedia. More »

More about:  airline industry • airline • fuel costs • airline ticket prices • airfare • cheap travel • deal

Airlines Fasten Seatbelts for Bumpy Ride

Major US carriers downgrade as hard times loom

Christian Science Monitor Christian Science Monitor Mar 20, 08 4:02 AM CDT
(Newser) - America's major airlines are getting ready for tougher times ahead, slashing jobs and cutting back operations. As the Christian Science Monitor reports, soaring fuel prices will inevitably lead to higher ticket prices, which will lead to less passengers—which, in turn, will force airlines to hike fares again to cover flying costs. "The party's over, particularly for leisure travelers," one industry analyst said. More »

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