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The BTS (Bureau of Transportation Statistics) released its report on average airfares for the fourth-quarter of 2007. Overall, the average cost of airline tickets is up 4% when compared to the fourth-quarter of 2006, and the average price of airfare has reached the highest fourth quarter level since 2001. While airfare increases are affecting travelers all over the country, some cities are feeling the brunt a little more than others. Keep reading for Top 5 lists of airports with the highest average airfares and the greatest increase in average airfares from last year… |
Top 5 Highest Average Airfares (Q4 2007)
- Anchorage, AK - $539
- Cincinnati, OH - $532
- San Francisco, CA - $428
- Madison, WI - $426
- Knoxville, TN - $425
** Average Airfare at All Airports - $331
Top 5 Largest Airfare Increases (Q4 of 2007 vs. Q4 of 2006)
- Houston Bush, TX - $397 (16.2% increase)
- Washington Reagan National - $381 (13.3% increase)
- Boston, MA - $372 (13.2% increase)
- Washington Dulles - $404 (11.9% increase)
- Honolulu, HI - $268 (11.6% increase)
Stats based on:
- Top 100 Airports by Passenger Enplanements
- Fares based on domestic itinerary fares, round-trip or one-way for which no return is purchased.
- Averages do not include frequent flyer fares.
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