These companies are trying to predict when the resilient American consumer will break under rising prices and stop splurging on things like travel and takeout. 

The airline’s had a bumpy ride since multitudes of passengers were stranded by bad weather and an aged computer system.

United and Southwest have also paused hiring because of the delivery delays. Higher airfares could be on the way.

The majority of the record fine levied this week by the U. S. Department of Transportation will go towards vouchers for passengers who are held up beginning April 30.

Leisure travelers may be quick to forgive and forget. Business travelers, not so much.