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Published on Tuesday, September 02, 2008
By LA Daily News Staff Writer
U.S. airlines' grip on travelers' wallets is about to get tighter as carriers proceed with plans to trim their domestic schedules because of the high cost of fuel.
Executives acknowledge that, despite the economic downturn, fares will rise, discounts will be scarce, and routes and frequencies of flights will be reduced as domestic capacity is cut through the end of the year. The changes starting this month come on top of an array of new charges - for luggage, drinks, pillows and other amenities - announced by some airlines earlier this year.
"Airline travel is airline travel. It's been bad for a long time," Chris Bardasian, an American Airlines frequent flier, said recently at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
"I suspect prices will go up, fewer people will travel, and if you're willing to pay the price it will be fine
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