United Airlines Could Raise Summer Ticket Prices By As Much As 20% To Offset High Fuel Costs

United Airlines is continuing to signal that summer airfares could rise sharply by as much as 15%-20%. This comes as the airline (among others in the industry) continues to grapple with a surge in jet fuel costs that have been driven by geopolitical tensions and continued disruption in the oil market. Executives say that higher prices are necessary to preserve margins, even as strong travel demand persists.