An Inside View on Airfare

United Airlines filed a broad fare sale last night with an average savings of $146 per one-way fare in 7,912 North American markets. This fare sale applies to a significant portion of United’s North American flights and comes on the heels of a system-wide $5 fare increase (one-way) last week.

American, Continental, Delta, Northwest and US Airways matched United’s sale this morning.

The sale fares require purchase at least 14 days before departure. Travelers need to buy their tickets no later than January 9 and must schedule their return flight on or before March 7. Sale fares to and from New York and Los Angeles are limited.