Solo travelers, brace yourselves—and maybe find a travel buddy ASAP. Major U.S. airlines like American, Delta, and United have quietly increased fares for solo travelers. This stealthy tactic, called “Passenger 2 pricing,” can hike up ticket prices by 70% for solo travelers compared to couples.
Travel experts at Thrifty Traveler first picked up on the move, which aims squarely at solo business travelers. So if you’re planning your next trip alone, either bring a friend or prepare your wallet.
