NEW YORK — The airlines raised several one-way domestic fares by up to $10 late Monday with Continental raising one-way fares in 30% of the top U.S. markets by $5 for advanced-purchase tickets and by $10 for last-minute seats, according to airfare tracking website, www.farecompare.com.
That triggered competitors to match on overlapping routes, as well on some routes out of hub airports.
This is the industry's fifth or sixth attempt to increase fares this year.