Source: The Points Guy
Summary
Airlines are raising prices due to a surge in global oil prices, with some adding fuel surcharges and others increasing fares. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby predicted higher flight prices would start quickly, and Deutsche Bank’s airfare tracker found sharp price increases since last week. Air Canada and Air France-KLM have also announced price hikes.
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Airlines are increasing prices due to higher fuel costs, with some adding fuel surcharges and others raising fares. United Airlines, Air Canada, and Air France-KLM are among those affected. The price hikes are expected to impact summer flights, with Deutsche Bank predicting higher fares for transatlantic, transcontinental, and Caribbean flights.
The trip promises a break, but with a side of fuel surcharges.
Author: Evan Null
