U.S. Carriers Raise Fares by $10 to $20

By BRAD FOSS, AP Business Writer Sat May 14,12:28 AM ET

In an effort to stem huge losses, the big U.S. airlines increased their domestic ticket prices heading into the weekend by $10 to $20 roundtrip, depending on the length of the flight.

Stung by high fuel prices, the industry has attempted to raise fares on many occasions over the past year. Only in the past few months have the price increases stuck, however, as passenger demand rises and fewer seats become available.
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