Ed Bastian, the head of Delta Air Lines, says adding more flights 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 more expensive.
Bastian stressed that flying more is the best way to reduce ticket costs.
He spoke while explaining how fuel hikes hurt airlines.
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.