Airlines Secretly Charging Solo Travelers More

A recent investigation revealed that the three largest US airlines (Delta, American, and United) are charging solo travelers higher fares than those booking for multiple passengers. Airlines adjust fare classes based on the number of passengers; solo travelers often only see higher-priced tickets, while group bookings unlock cheaper "deep discount" fares. This isn't universal, but it's confirmed and could significantly cost solo travelers more. Airlines have not commented, but the practice appears to be another method of segmenting customers to extract higher profits from business travelers.