21.   But analysts said that while the price increases were implemented without the fanfare that normally goes along with promotional fare price reductions, the higher fares were surprising.

22.   But Clifford Winston, an economist at the Brookings Institution in Washington, says any fears that consolidation will lead to higher fares are overstated.

23.   But opponents, including consumer groups, travel agents, and politicians, continued to voice their concern that the deals would lead to higher fares and diminished service.

24.   But more pricing power for companies translates into higher fares for travelers, who want frequent and cheap flights.

25.   But remember that your new flight may have a higher fare, too.

26.   But the higher fares represent just a fraction of the enormous balancing act Conway aims to perform.

27.   But they have been met with strong criticism from consumer groups who fear higher fares and declining service.

28.   By not lowering prices, airlines hope to bolster earnings without chasing away potential passengers because of higher fares.

29.   Crandall also predicted that the U.S. airline industry will make money for the third consecutive year, fueled by strong summer traffic and higher fares at all carriers.

30.   Crandall also predicted the U.S. airline industry would make money for the third consecutive year, fueled by strong summer traffic and higher fares at all the carriers.