United Airlines, the second-largest U.S. carrier, will start requiring minimum stays for nearly all domestic coach seats beginning in October. It is also raising its cheapest fares by as much as $90 one-way. For example, a United Airlines ticket will now cost travelers $199 instead of the previous amount of $69.
They will be making a number of changes, including flight and job cutbacks. In recent months, many airlines are raising fares and fees higher to combat high fuel prices. So, you might want to book your holiday trip now before fuel goes up even more.
Beginning Oct. 6, 2008, most of United’s economy-class fares will require you to a minimum of a one-to-three night or weekend stay, other classes will not be affected. For example, travelers booking the cheapest seats between St Louis and Chicago will now be unwillingly required to stay a minimum of three nights or for the weekend.
United Airlines, US Airways, and American Airlines are all charging passengers $15 to check in their first piece of luggage. United also tacks on a fuel surcharge onto many tickets that can range from $5 to $75 one-way.
Book your travel now at www.staceystravel.com. The early bird gets the worm here as you will be saving a lot of money as the rates are estimated to triple within the next couple of months just in time for holiday travel.
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