Rising Fuel Costs Forcing Airlines to Cut Less Profitable, Cheaper Flights

Top US airlines AX flights as fuel costs soar

Despite surprisingly robust demand for air travel, companies are eliminating flights to save money - and consumers are facing rising fares.

Rising fuel costs forcing airlines to cut less profitable, cheaper flights

Executives from a number of airlines made the announcement at an investors conference this week.

Airline execs hint at higher fares, reduced schedules as fuel costs surge

Airline tickets could get more expensive if fuel prices stay elevated, executives at American Airlines and Southwest Airlines suggested. The carriers may also reduce capacity as they aim to protect their margins. Plus, both companies are investing in premium flying. As Robert Isom said: "The race to the top is much better." Learn how North Texas' major carriers are approaching the current moment in this story.

Rising jet fuel costs are forcing airlines to cut flights

American Airlines CEO delivers stark warning on rising fuel costs

Robert Isom has run American Airlines Group through some rough stretches. Yet even he admits the ongoing macro turbulence feels different. Speaking at Morgan Stanley’s Laguna Conference on Sept. 16, the American Airlines (AAL) CEO didn’t sugarcoat what’s eating into the carrier’s bottom line in…