Omniseek: Travel: Continental fare increase remains in place

A fare increase of up to $40 per roundtrip initiated by Continental Airlines remained in place Sunday as competitors either matched it or continued to study the move. Houston-based Continental led the industry with a $20 hike in January, blaming soaring jet fuel prices. Fort Worth, Texas-based American Airlines and Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines said they have matched Continental's latest increase. Northwest Airlines, based in Eagan, Minnesota, matched in certain markets. Chicago-based United Airlines and St. Louis-based Trans World Airlines were studying the increases, spokespersons said Sunday.