US EditionSolo Flyers on US Flights Can Pay Much More than Those Traveling as a Pair, Report Finds
- Thrifty Traveler revealed on June 2, 2025, that major US airlines charge higher fares for solo travelers on some one-way domestic flights.
- This pricing pattern results from new fare rules that require booking multiple tickets to access cheaper per-person rates, mainly targeting business travelers.
- Examples include Delta charging $206 for one solo flight but $154 per person for two passengers, United listing $223 for one but $207 total for two, and American pricing $422 solo versus about $266 each for two.
- Brian Kelly of ThePointsGuy described this practice as deceptive and warned that airlines risk government regulation if they continue 'prodding and poking consumers.'
- The findings suggest solo travelers, often business passengers, could pay up to 70% more than pairs, indicating a notable but still limited fare discrepancy on select routes.
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