Ed Bastian, the head of Delta Air Lines, says scheduling extra trips will push ticket prices down.
More seats mean airlines lower per‑passenger costs.
He talked about higher fuel costs and pilot shortages and aircraft scarcity.
These issues now make tickets costlier.
Bastian stressed that adding flights is the best way to cut fares.
He spoke while explaining how rising fuel bills damage carriers.
The CEO said additional flights can reduce fares for travelers across the country.
Bastian dismissed the idea that fares can drop without more open seats.