Why airfare could rise even more, but airline profits won't — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-airfare-could-rise-even-more-but-airline-profits-won-tContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Airfares Surge While Airline Profits Squeezehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-airfare-could-rise-even-more-but-airline-profits-won-thttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-airfare-could-rise-even-more-but-airline-profits-won-t#u108748Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:42:24 +0000Airfares are climbing significantly while airline profits remain under heavy pressure as carriers trim capacity and face persistent cost hurdles. Ticket prices for upcoming holiday travel periods, including Thanksgiving and Christmas, show sharp increases. Persistent fuel costs, driven by volatility connected to the Iran war that started at the end of February, are squeezing carrier bottom lines despite strong consumer bookings. Meanwhile, a new TPG-YouGov survey shows that high prices are weighing heavily on holiday travelers preparing for seasonal trips.Why it mattersCarriers are responding