Following intense public criticism, Delta and United Airlines have eliminated their contentious fare structure that imposed higher costs on people traveling alone. American Airlines remains the only major carrier still implementing higher prices for solo travelers on many domestic routes. The pricing tactic was initially discovered by Thrifty Traveler’s executive editor Kyle Potter during his personal flight booking process. “I saw a $206 one-way fare to Newark this summer,” Potter explained. “I bumped it up to two passengers, then all of a sudden, I’m looking at $156 for the same fare.” After extensive testing, Potter’s team confirmed that American Airlines, … Continue reading Solo Travelers Face Up to 70% Higher Fares; Delta and United Reverse Course Amid Backlash