Some of the biggest U.S. airlines are quietly charging solo travelers more than passengers who book as a pair, according to recent travel industry findings.
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have added new fare rules that in some cases require passengers to book at least two tickets to access the cheapest fares. That means solo travelers could end up paying as much as 70 percent more for the same flight.
www.newsweek.com
Hmmm. All of a sudden they decided to charge the same......
It's worth noting that after this pricing tactic was exposed, Delta did update its fares nationwide on Friday afternoon and is no longer charging more for solo travelers, offering the same fares for solo travelers and groups of travelers.
United followed this move, updating its fares on Friday evening. American, however, had not updated its fares as of Sunday.
Wonder what other tactics can be exposed.
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have added new fare rules that in some cases require passengers to book at least two tickets to access the cheapest fares. That means solo travelers could end up paying as much as 70 percent more for the same flight.
US airlines start quietly charging more for solo travelers
Some of the biggest U.S. airlines have begun charging single passengers more than those who book as a pair, according to recent travel industry findings.
www.newsweek.com
Hmmm. All of a sudden they decided to charge the same......
It's worth noting that after this pricing tactic was exposed, Delta did update its fares nationwide on Friday afternoon and is no longer charging more for solo travelers, offering the same fares for solo travelers and groups of travelers.
United followed this move, updating its fares on Friday evening. American, however, had not updated its fares as of Sunday.
Wonder what other tactics can be exposed.
