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U.S. Airfares Rise 21% in Four Months

According to the latest Consumer Price Index data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, airline ticket prices increased by 20.7% over the past year. The data shows a particularly sharp rise during the first four months of 2026. The average airfare stood at $255.59 in April 2025, rising to $308.53 by April 2026. This marks a 21.6% increase…