Airfare Hikes Stick; More To Come?

COURTESY: FARECOMPARE.COM

The ever-increasing price of oil means airlines are passing along higher fuel costs to customers.

This week, Southwest Airlines hiked fares by up to $10 per round-trip ticket.  Atlanta-based Delta and other carriers quickly followed suit.

Domestic airlines have attempted five price hikes so far this year. Three, including the most recent, have stuck.