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Airlines' Fuel Surcharges Fade, But Airfares Don't

Airlines' fuel surcharges fade, but airfares don't

Airlines last week eliminated or significantly lowered fuel surcharges for tens of thousands of domestic fares, but consumers are not paying less for most tickets.
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Dont Airfares Fade Surcharges Fuel Airlines

Americans are paying the same because many airlines have cut service to many of the cities that were not making a profit. This means less seat available to the public and that means the airlines will keep fares up. We will have to see more of a downturn in the stocks before the airline industry will ease fares.