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US airlines jump as fares go up in July

ReutersAug 12, 2025 3:23 PM

** Shares of U.S. airlines rise after Consumer Price Index data shows rising airfare in July

** Data shows airline fares rose 4% in July vs 0.1% fall in the preceding month, marking the first year-over-year as well as sequential increase in six months

** Jetblue Airways JBLU.O, American Airlines AAL.O up nearly 10%; United Airlines UAL.O, Delta Air Lines DAL.N up about 9%; Southwest Airlines LUV.N up 4%

** Major airlines have been cutting capacity in a bid to drive up airfares and protect their margins

** Airlines have also been focusing on sales of premium seats amid an overall travel demand slump in the U.S.

** High margins and strong demand for premium seats are helping offset pullback in spending by price-sensitive customers

** As of last close, Dow Jones U.S. airlines index .DJUSAR fell 9.32% YTD

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