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Spring Break 2019 Index
Compared to the same time last year, flight prices are down 2.4% and down 5.2% compared to two years ago. Don’t let the savings stop there though.
Consumer Airfare Index - February 2019: Airfare Starting to Rise for First Time This Year
Flight prices will jump in February and are going to continue to rise through early spring.
Americans to Spend $1.8 Billion on Holiday Airfare This Year
According to Hopper's projections, Americans overall are spending 6% more on Christmas air travel this year than last, with the total amount spent over the holiday period forecast at $1.8 billion in 2018 compared to $1.7 billion in 2017.
Patrick Surry, Nov. 21, 2018
Travel Deal Tuesday 2018: The Best Day To Shop For Flights Returns
Want to travel somewhere in the next year? Mark your calendar! The best day to score a flight deal, Travel Deal Tuesday, is returning November 27.
Patrick Surry, Dec. 19, 2018
Airfare To Stay Low Through January, Then Start Rising In February
Prices are expected to be up about 4.5% compared to the same time last year and up only 1.3% compared to two years ago.
Patrick Surry, Oct. 18, 2016
The Busiest Airports This Holiday Season
Summary The Sunday after Thanksgiving is busiest travel day, followed by the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Atlanta beats out several larger metro areas as the busiest airport ...
Patrick Surry, May. 19, 2016
Memorial Day Air Travel Forecast
More than 104,000 domestic flights, with 11.5M available seats, are scheduled for the Thursday through Monday of the Memorial Day weekend. Thursday and Friday are the busiest trave...
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