Southwest changes tune, raises fares

Published October 12, 2012 11:29pm ET



DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines is making a 180-degree turn and raising fares on many routes by up to $10 per round trip.

The self-proclaimed low-fare airline declined to match a $10 increase by United Airlines earlier this week, helping force United to roll back prices.

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