Why airfares could rise even more, but airline profits won't — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-airfares-could-rise-even-more-but-airline-profits-won-tContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Airfares may rise more, but airline profits won'thttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-airfares-could-rise-even-more-but-airline-profits-won-thttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-airfares-could-rise-even-more-but-airline-profits-won-t#u109234Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:35:52 +0000Airfares are surging, with prices for Thanksgiving and Christmas sharply higher, yet carriers are still trimming profit hopes. Jet fuel price volatility and capacity rationalization threaten bottom-line results. Travelers could be stuck paying high airfares even if oil and jet fuel prices fall. Airlines are trimming capacity as jet fuel prices keep climbing and travelers keep booking.Why it mattersThe airline industry is experiencing a squeeze on profits due to rising fuel costs and capacity adjustments. Despite record-high ticket prices boosting revenue, persistent fuel costs threaten bottom-