U.S. Airlines Navigate Fuel Spikes With ‘Natural Hedge,’ Strong Demand

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Though faced with rising fuel prices just ahead of busy spring and summer travel, strong demand is helping U.S. airlines navigate the headwind, even allowing some to raise their revenue targets for the first quarter while contending with higher costs. To offset expenses, carriers are raising fares...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

Lori Ranson

Lori covers North American and Latin airlines for Aviation Week and is also a Senior Analyst for CAPA - Centre for Aviation.

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