airfare
Americannoun
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airfares
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Origin of airfare
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“These proposed changes would ensure greater flexibility in how airfare is displayed,” the Department of Transportation said in its proposal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
A few days later, she learned the $393 package, which included a $150 solo surcharge and covered her round-trip airfare and hotel, would take her to Las Vegas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The airfare listed on the travel portal for my economy-class ticket from New York to North Carolina was routinely higher than just booking directly with the airline.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
She said she has stopped recommending St. Lucia and St. Martin to many customers, because their resorts have fewer package deals and often don’t include airfare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
“Mom’s been talking to Aunt Louise about going back to England. She’s always checking airfare sales and making packing lists. If she goes, how do we know she’s coming back?”
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
In its statement, Ryanair noted that should jet fuel prices remain elevated then other carriers will struggle to survive and this will result in a “material increase in short-haul airfares across Europe” next year.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
We also look at the benefits of casual chitchat, the brain hacks that help us save money and the airfares that aren’t as cheap as they seem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Those categories where the price rises are fastest are in video/ audio, financial services, medical services and airfares/ transportation.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
After watching airfares to Portugal jump from $600 to $1,400, she opted for train and car trips to New York, Philadelphia and Montreal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
It remains to be seen whether any increase in demand from lower oil prices offsets the relief consumers will get from savings at the pump, on airfares, and other fuel-price sensitive expenditures.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
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