US says airfares hit new lows after factoring inflation
The average fare for airline travel within the US has hit the lowest level since the govt started keeping track in 1995, after adjusting for inflation. However, that doesn't count fees that airlines add for things like checking a bag, getting a better seat, or moving up in the boarding line. Airlines get an increasing share of their revenue from those fees and from deals with credit-card providers, helping them remain profitable. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics said Thursday that the average domestic itinerary was US$343 in Q3 last year. The average round trip was $417, and the average one-way ticket was $249. The overall figure of $343 is down $2 from Q3 of 2017 and $7 lower than Q2 of 2018. <br/>
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US says airfares hit new lows after factoring inflation
The average fare for airline travel within the US has hit the lowest level since the govt started keeping track in 1995, after adjusting for inflation. However, that doesn't count fees that airlines add for things like checking a bag, getting a better seat, or moving up in the boarding line. Airlines get an increasing share of their revenue from those fees and from deals with credit-card providers, helping them remain profitable. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics said Thursday that the average domestic itinerary was US$343 in Q3 last year. The average round trip was $417, and the average one-way ticket was $249. The overall figure of $343 is down $2 from Q3 of 2017 and $7 lower than Q2 of 2018. <br/>
