Airlines flex pricing power, signaling higher fares in 2025

In this articleALKDALUALAALTravelers walk through O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, on December 20, 2024 ahead of the upcoming Christmas holiday. Kamil Krzaczynski | AFP | Getty ImagesHigher airfare is in store this year as strong demand, even during the dead of winter, and limited capacity growth prompt airlines to flex their pricing power.Fare-tracking platform Hopper this month said domestic "good deal" U.S. airfare in January is at $304, up 12% over last year, with more domestic flights ...