Airlines to push fares even higher
In my print story on Wednesday (not posted), I report about Delta and US Airways dropping a total of 12 flights at Piedmont Triad International Airport. That narrows the Triad's choices for flights, but there's one point that didn't make the paper: cuts here and across the country are also going to push airfares higher, beginning now.
USA Today reported that nearly all major airlines are cutting seats as demand increases.
Kiplinger's Personal Finance reported (story not posted) that the squeeze will drive up already rising prices. That's good for the airlines, but will passengers take a pass and drive more? Looks like airlines are betting that high gas prices will keep passengers more interested in flying.