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Most industry observers think that prior mergers, such as Delta being allowed to swallow Northwest in 2008 and United eating Continental in 2010, resulted in higher airfares.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
But that optimistic forecast is colliding with gasoline averaging more than $4 per gallon and soaring airfare amid elevated jet-fuel costs.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
In an exclusive interview, Jordan told ABC News that while ticket prices have risen, airfare increases have not outpaced inflation since the COVID‑19 pandemic.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Airlines are cutting their capacity plans to save on costs, which could further drive up airfare.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
But that optimistic forecast is colliding with gasoline averaging more than $4 per gallon and soaring airfare amid elevated jet-fuel costs.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
In an exclusive interview, Jordan told ABC News that while ticket prices have risen, airfare increases have not outpaced inflation since the COVID‑19 pandemic.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Airlines are cutting their capacity plans to save on costs, which could further drive up airfare.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Airfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airfare. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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