Beware pricey summer flights: Airlines pushing fares higher as travel rebounds

U.S. airline executives are the most optimistic they’ve been since the coronavirus pandemic began thanks to an unfolding travel rebound fueled by vaccination rates, COVID case trends and the easing of travel restrictions. “I’m relieved. I’m optimistic. I’m enthused. I’m grateful,” Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly gushed on the airline’s earnings conference call Thursday. “We’re starting to see light at the end of this very dark tunnel,” American Airlines CEO Doug Parker told investors. (aviationrepublic.com) और अधिक...