u/Altruistic_Table8862

Need to go back to Canada from Australia in the next two weeks (not a specific date yet) for a funeral. Looked this morning and I was pleasantly surprised basic economy was $2600 for such a last minute ticket, went through the motions and it showed quite a few seats left. Can’t book until I get a specific date.

Had a look later this afternoon and it jumped a whole $1K. Tickets are now $3600 and still for basic economy.

Am I absolutely screwed or will they hopefully come back down? I know United talked about raising ticket prices but that’s a 40% increase..