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196 US Airlines Are Quietly Hitting Solo and Business Travelers With Higher Fares

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msmash @ Slashdot · 05/30/2025 12:13 EDT

The three largest U.S. airlines are charging solo travelers higher fares than passengers booking for two or more people on select domestic routes, a pricing strategy analysts believe targets business travelers, according to fare analysis by travel publication Thrifty Traveler.

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines implement the practice by opening different fare categories based on passenger count. United charges $269 for a solo traveler flying from Chicago O'Hare to Peoria, while two pas

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