Domestic air ticket costs have increased 40% since January and are expected to rise another 10% by June.
Millions of air travelers are taking to the skies for Easter weekend. Despite domestic ticket costs jumping 40% since January, according to Hopper, the increase in airfare hasn't softened demand. Delta Air Lines booked more tickets than it ever had in the last month, and will fly more than 480,000 passengers per day through Sunday. United Airlines will carry more than 400,000 passengers per day through Monday.
But staff shortages left over from the height of the pandemic are leaving pilots and flight attendants frustrated. Spirit Airlines staff protested Friday in Las Vegas. fatigue has become its"No.1 safety threat," while Alaska Airlines pilots have been protesting for weeks over their workloads. The airline responded by cutting its schedule through June.
"We're going to be in for some really tough three or four months coming up because I don't see any short-term solutions to try to satisfy the demand when you don't have the staff to support it," CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg said."The airlines were over scheduled, they still are. And the problem with that is everything goes nuts because if you throw in a weather issue or a maintenance issue, the system collapses.
Meanwhile, there's a bit of relief for road travelers, with the national average for gas prices dropping to $4.07, according to AAA. That's $0.24 cheaper than last month, though still at historically high levels.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
For churches hit by disaster, Easter brings promise of hopeEaster’s message of renewal will be especially poignant this year for four U.S. congregations rebounding from disasters
Read more »
California Shop Owner Fires At Thieves, Hits Girl Waiting For Easter Bunny At MallThe Southern California shoe store owner fled the state and was arrested in Nevada, authorities say. The girl was left with three gunshot wounds.
Read more »
U.S. Customs & Border Protection reminds travelers about confetti-filled Easter eggshell rulesWith the Easter festivities right around the corner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers about rules concerning cascarones (confetti-filled eggshells).
Read more »
Girl waiting for photo with Easter bunny shot as California shop owner fires at thievesSouthern California store owner arrested after opening fire at two shoplifters, mistakenly shooting a 9-year-old girl about to get her picture with a mall Easter bunny, police say.
Read more »
What To Tell Your Kids When They Ask Where The Easter Bunny LivesAt some point in your parenting life, a child will ask you, 'Where does the Easter Bunny live?' And after reading this, you'll know.
Read more »