Airfares are flat in real terms compared with 2019, taxes burdensome - IATA

Airfares globally have remained flat in real terms compared with 2019, IATA head Willie Walsh said on Monday, as carriers around the world have hiked their prices for airline tickets. Taxes and charges in some jurisdictions have added 33% to the price of tickets globally, according to IATA’s calculations, Walsh added. Inflation, jet fuel prices and supply chain issues have all been blamed for the hike in costs passed down to the consumer. <br/>