(NewsNation) — Travelers can expect to pay steeper fares in 2025 as airlines tackle labor and revenue challenges.
Labor costs and shortages, fuel costs and carrier surcharges are influencing next year’s airfares, according to an Amex Global Business Travel Group (GBT) forecast.
Many worker disputes were resolved in 2024, ushering in new contracts that can lead to more expensive operation costs and, in turn, higher ticket prices.
Customers may also notice more frequent flights, but not always along popular routes.
Airlines are shifting to narrower planes that accommodate more travelers and frequent departures. Those changes, however, could make discounts harder to score, according to GBT’s report.