U.S. Airfares Surged 18.6% In April; Demand Remains Hot

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Airfares surged in April by 18.6%, according to official inflation data released May 11, as tight labor markets and rising fuel prices force carriers to raise ticket prices at the fastest rate in years. But for now, at least, those higher fares have not been enough to dampen red-hot consumer travel...
Ben Goldstein

Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

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