After a couple years of falling air fares, the price of a plane ticket is suddenly going up. In the most recent consumer price index inflation reading, fares were actually rising faster than rent. Along some routes, though, that inflation was more aggressive than in other places. According to Department of Transportation data, the routes with the highest inflation saw average prices increase by more than 20% apiece in the second quarter.
Take a look at which routes are seeing costs go up the fastest.
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $218.14. A year before, the average was $179.39. That’s good for a 21.6% increase.
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $299.51. A year before, the average was $245.67. That’s good for a 22% increase.
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $322.73. A year before, the average was $264.14. That’s good for a 22.2% increase.
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $262.35. A year before, the average was $214.47. That’s good for a 22.3% increase.
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $264.35. A year before, the average was $215.23. That’s good for a 22.8% increase.
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $238.26. A year before, the average was $191.41. That’s good for a 24.5% increase.
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $287.95. A year before, the average was $229.01. That’s good for a 25.7% increase.
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $244.66. A year before, the average was $190.83. That’s good for a 28.2% increase.
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $204.54. A year before, the average was $151.18. That’s good for a 35.3% increase.
In the second quarter of 2024, the average fare for this route was $296.48. A year before, the average was $202.57. That’s good for a 46.4% increase.
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