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The most recent attempt by U.S. airlines to boost fares has been cut in half by pressure from discount carriers. Last week, the big network carriers including United, Continental, Delta and American raised many domestic fares by $20 a round trip. By Monday afternoon, the increase had been cut to $10.

Delta and American are raising the price of some tickets favored by business travelers up to $120 per round trip.

DOT has done something that only a few years ago would have been unthinkable by proposing new regulations covering everything from airfare disclosures to peanut allergies.

AirTran and Southwest set off a flurry with sales that began Monday and were soon matched by American, Delta, US Airways and ...

Leading discount airlines have launched a new round of airfare sales for summer, but travelers may have to act fast and be flexible on dates to grab the best deals.

An American Express Business Travel forecast released Wednesday says airfares will go up around the globe next year as airlines pare their schedules and demand revives.

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New York City is buying one-way plane tickets for homeless families to leave the city. It's part of a Bloomberg administration program to keep the homeless out of the expensive shelter system, which costs $36,000 a year per family.