Airfare Jump: CPI Data Show 30% Rise in Five Months
TL;DR
US CPI data show airfare up 30% in five months (26.7% year over year), driven by higher jet-fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict and seasonal demand. Airlines have been raising fares to offset fuel costs, and with much of the industry signaling fares will stay elevated even if oil prices ease, the premium travel segment is driving most of the increase.
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- Jefferies sees airfares up 26.7% in May on easier comparisons Investing.com
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