US flight prices are over $200 cheaper than they were 30 years ago when adjusting for inflation. Here's why it doesn't feel like it.

Mon, 06/10/2024 - 10:41

upset airline traveler — Americans aren't happy with flight prices, but they're much more affordable than they used to be.
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Adjusting for inflation, airfares are much more affordable than they were nearly 30 years ago.
But plenty of Americans remain frustrated by flight prices.
BI asked experts why inflation-adjusted airfares have fallen and why some people haven't noticed.

The last time you bought a plane ticket, you probably got a better deal than you realized. That's because, believe it or not, airfares are much more affordable than they were three decades ago.