First U.S. airfare hike of the year targets business travelers


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U.S. airlines have no shame in repetitively attempting $4-$10 hikes on domestic routes -- this is the fourth one this year – and it’s more likely to stick since it only includes last-minute bookings.

The first nationwide hike in U.S. airfares looks like it's taking hold this week, as Delta Air Lines initiated a ticket-price increase, according to FareCompare.com. However, the effort is limited -- an increase of $4 to $10 roundtrip on domes