Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines have forecast weaker fare growth.
Domestic U.S. airfare is currently averaging $258 for a round-trip ticket, down 11% from last year and 9% from 2019, according to fare-tracking company Hopper. International tickets, in comparison, are up 8% from 2022 and are 23% more expensive than 2019, averaging $958. The latest U.S.
The Dallas-based airline blamed its forecast on faster-than-usual capacity growth. Overall, Southwest still expects record revenue for the quarter, but estimated unit costs, excluding fuel, would rise between 3.5% and 6.5% from the same period in 2022. Meanwhile, Alaska Airlines this week forecast third-quarter revenue ranging from flat to up 3% and unit revenues down about 9% "at the midpoint," with capacity up as much as 13% compared with last year.
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