Domestic airfare prices are increasing at a faster rate than international flights, despite domestic routes using less jet fuel. Data from Skiplagged shows a 23.2% rise in domestic flight costs from March 2025 to June 2026, compared to an 11.5% increase for international travel. This trend is attributed to high demand for summer travel, airlines' strategic route reductions, and a focus on premiumization, which has allowed them to maintain elevated prices even with increased fuel costs due to global events like the Iran war. AI
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- American Airlines
- Christopher Anderson
- Cornell University
- International Air Transport Association
- Skiplagged
- Strait of Hormuz
- Willie Walsh
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