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 crew and aircraft constraints.
These issues now make tickets costlier.
Bastian stressed that flying more is the best way to lower prices.
He spoke while explaining how fuel price spikes impact airlines.
The CEO said more flights will lower prices for travelers across the country.
Bastian dismissed the idea that tickets might get cheaper without extra seats.