United Raising Fares Again
Whats up with this? They just raised fares 2 weeks ago even though jet fuel has been stable. Now they want another increase. This is what you get when airlines merge and there is less competition. CO did raise fares when they had to, but united is just taking it to another level. Other airlines have yet to match the 2nd increase so it may get rolled back, but just the fact that they are doing this makes me unhappy with this airline.
I know merger costs are hurting the airlines, but when you aquire another business there are going to be costs. Maybe they did not anticpate these costs. They laid off a bunch of works and gave them severence packages, so in the long run they will save money. They are also painting the planes, and updating some of them to E+.
I just don't get it. Eventually we won't be able to afford to fly as it will be a luxury. If people stop purchasing these insane fares maybe they will get the hint, but who knows