Another One Bites the Dust: Continental Adds $10 Holiday Fare

First came United and American. Then came Delta. Now Continental is joining the game of adding $10 to holiday fares. Happy holidays, travelers.

The fares are tacked on to some of the busiest travel days of the year – Nov. 29, the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and Jan. 2 and 3, the days after New Years. It’s easy for them to add cost to high-demand days, since the demand for flights is so high during the peak times.

Checking bags can also add weight to your fees – so pack light and be flexible with your dates to find the cheapest flight.

While we expect a slew of other airlines to hop on board, Southwest seems to be making a stand against rising costs. The carrier announced a fare sale that ends Oct. 15, which with allow you to purchase one-way tickets starting at $59.

JetBlue, AirTran and Alaska Airlines are among the few who haven’t announced plans to hike fares. Who will be next?

© Cheapflights Ltd Andrea Mooney

Comments

[Ric]

I have heard a lot of outrage over this, but really--what is the big deal? As you mention in the post, the demand is high and the supply is limited. That drives prices up. Those higher prices at those times are what allow the airlines to charge LOWER prices at OTHER times.

This isn't directed specifically at this post, but it seems as though people are losing an understanding of how business works. They seem outraged whenever prices go up, even as a result of reduced supply or increased demand. That's how economics works, everyone.

And honestly--is $10 such a huge additional cost to get home on the busiest travel days of the year?