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Articles tagged “airfares”

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American Express predicts business travel costs to rise next year

The steepest increases in airfare are expected in Latin America where there’s higher demand driven by Argentina’s and Brazil’s strong economies, but little growth will be seen in European and North American prices.

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Airlines follow Southwest’s lead and increase U.S. domestic airfares

The airlines’ slight increases overtime don’t significantly effect demand as infrequent fliers likely don’t notice the $4 to $10 increase and business travelers will have to fly anyway.

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Americans will pay more to fly this Thanksgiving holiday

Half of the top ten searched destinations are vacation hotspots, but the study is too general to determine if curious bookers were just looking or intended to buy the warmer weather tickets.

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Airlines still sneaking in extra charges for UK passengers that pay with debit cards

The fight for airfare transparency continues; this time headed by UK booking site Flybe that says it has altered its fare displays and wants other airlines, including easyJet and Aer Lingus, to do the same.

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Businesses try to fly on smaller budgets, low-cost carriers see surge in suited passengers

Do you choose to sit in business class on easyJet or economy on a legacy carrier? Businesses' frustrations will only increase as fares rise into the winter and execs try to go farther for less money.

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Report: Hotel rates are inching up, but airfares are making bigger strides

Airline consolidation in North America is making carriers even tougher to deal with for corporate travel managers and their meandering business travelers.

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Priceline: Get ready for higher holiday fares, thanks to lower capacity

Plan ahead, be prepared, scheme accordingly. Airfares have become a contact sport, thanks to lower capacity and higher yield play by domestic U.S. airlines

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The open airfare coalition that’s pushing hard for its own walled system

Transparency yes, and no "gotcha" fees at the last moment. But, airlines shouldn't be forced to build their products for Blackberry smartphones when there are so many Android and iOS devices to consider.

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Airline ticket sellers make marketing lemonade out of DOT’s lemons

Is it too much to ask to see the total price of an airfare, hotel room or car rental up-front? The DOT rule is a positive step forward; this stuff can't be left to the free market.