Delta, American Boost roughly Air Fares by Up to $120
American Airlines spokesman Ed Martelle believed the increases covered first-class, business-class and tickets purchased up to seven days earlier than travel. Flights up to 500 miles were boosted $20 all way, folks from 501 to 1,500 miles were raised $40 all way, and flights longer than 1,500 miles increased by $60 all way, he understood.Were responding to the Delta initiative, Martelle understood as asked why American, a detachment of AMR Corp., was raising prices.Delta Air ranks Inc. long-established the fare hike but declined to commit a motivation.