United Airlines and many of its peers are struggling to keep profits up thanks to an influx of cheap tickets and high costs.
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- An influx of cheap economy-class seats hitting that market in recent months has depressed airfares.
- This has weighed down airline earnings despite strong demand for flights.
- Airlines are cutting seat capacity and leaning on premium cabins to improve financial performance.
It may not feel like it, but there...