EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
US airfares have surged significantly due to rising fuel costs and strong travel demand, with experts warning higher prices will persist through upcoming...
Think you paid a lot to fly this summer? Don’t expect it to get any better this holiday season, or even next year.
The major US airlines reported that fares rose sharply during the July to September period, a result of higher fuel costs and steady demand. US airfares jumped about 25% this summer compared to 2025, according to data from the Consumer Price Index.