Rising jet fuel prices recently led most major U.S. airlines to raise fares by approximately 15 percent. Explain how this substantial increase in airfares would affect the following:  a. The demand for air travel.  b. The demand for hotels.  c. The demand for rental cars.  d. The supply of overnight mail.

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2. Rising jet fuel prices recently led most major U.S. airlines to raise fares by approximately 15 percent. Explain how this substantial increase in airfares would affect the following: 

a. The demand for air travel. 

b. The demand for hotels. 

c. The demand for rental cars. 

d. The supply of overnight mail. 

Thank you!

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