airfare
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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
Americans are still flocking to Europe in droves this summer, despite record-breaking heat, higher airfare prices and long immigration lines due to the chaotic rollout of a new screening system in some European countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
The consumer-price index for airfare fell 3.5% from 2019 to 2025, while overall consumer prices rose 26%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Four days later, Carvalho had hustled across the country to speak on August 8 at a White House cybersecurity summit, with AllHere allegedly paying for the airfare and hotel accommodation, sources told The Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● 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
Those categories where the price rises are fastest are in video/ audio, financial services, medical services and airfares/ transportation.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Grant Fitzner, the ONS's chief economist, said that airfares, vehicle taxes and petrol prices all pushed up inflation.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Travel demand has remained strong, enabling carriers to hike airfares to significantly offset the impact of surging fuel costs.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
Surging airfares have made it harder for price-conscious travelers to justify summer vacations in Europe — and many are opting to travel within the U.S. instead.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
Dynamic pricing, where the same fare or rate shifts for everyone based on supply and demand, also has become common across industries, including airfares and ride-shares.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
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