Ed Bastian, the head of Delta Air Lines, says scheduling extra trips will reduce ticket costs.
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 higher priced.
Bastian stressed that flying more is the key strategy to reduce ticket costs.
He spoke while explaining how rising fuel bills damage carriers.
The CEO said more flights will lower prices for travelers across the country.
Bastian dismissed the idea that fares can drop without more open seats.