51.   It is the third time this year that a major carrier has tried to lead a leisure fare increase.

52.   Just as dinner conversation in Washington revolves around politics, and New Yorkers discuss subway fare increases, Dodgeville chats about cashmere.

53.   Keeping with the theme, Russianoff notes that six months ago the group predicted the service cuts and fare increase that are coming to pass.

54.   Last year, a federal judge in Los Angeles also delayed a fare increase on similar grounds.

55.   Many airline stocks rose today following fare increases that went into effect over the weekend.

56.   Many people say they cannot afford the new fare increases on the subway.

57.   Moreover, it added, three of the four computer reservation systems used by most airlines and travel agents had already announced fare increases effective early this year.

58.   Momon says the agreed-upon fare increases will barely cover his increased fuel costs.

59.   News of the fare increase sent some airline stocks soaring Friday on a day when they normally might have fallen because of a jump in the price of oil.

60.   On Monday, Brown went on a local television program and failed to deny there would be a fare increase.