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Gas and jet fuel are both steadily increasing
A consumer alert involving the price of gas. Many might think the price of gas is high at the gas pump, but wait until they book their ticket for their next flight.
Airline fares are expected to soar through the summer with the cost of jet fuel going up at the same rate.
The price of an average airfare in 2007 was $340 each way. In 2009 it was $300 and last year it was up to $370.
Both gas and jet fuel are getting very pricey, but there are still some ways people can save.
"We're seeing prices higher right now," said Frequent flyer John Rau. "This trip, I'd say, is about 20 percent higher than my last time I took a similar trip."John Rau's annual company trip from Jacksonville to Texas to Wisconsin usually costs him about $500, but this year, the ticket price is $768, causing company executives to rethink the frequency of their travel.
"It will probably be more consolidated. I'm doing a three week trip here, so I'm tackling three things at one time," Rau said. "The days of one to two day trips are going to be out unless their critical."
Nationally, ticket prices are already more than four percent higher than they were on New Year's day.
High crude oil prices have pushed the price of jet fuel up twice since the start of the year.
Kenneth Green used to fly from Jacksonville to Miami for under $100, but that same 30 minute flight today, is already soaring sky high.
"Back then 95 bucks and now I'm paying $181," Green said. "That's a big increase buddy. 181 bucks i just paid. So it's quite a bit."
Industry experts said there are some ways to combat high ticket prices.
Be sure to plan ahead and buy tickets as much as five months in advance.
Watch for spot sales that airlines offer to fill empty seats.
Finally, travel on off season times, like after school starts in late August.
The experts also said it's best to shop around. Don't depend on Orbitz or Expedia. Go directly to the airlines website.
But unfortunately, the price of tickets is only going to get higher as the summer trudges on.
"It's rough man. It's really rough," Green said. "But we have tighten our belt and whoever we put in charge, we have to make sure that they do the right thing."
Airline fares to soar through summer | Morning Show - Home
A consumer alert involving the price of gas. Many might think the price of gas is high at the gas pump, but wait until they book their ticket for their next flight.
Airline fares are expected to soar through the summer with the cost of jet fuel going up at the same rate.
The price of an average airfare in 2007 was $340 each way. In 2009 it was $300 and last year it was up to $370.
Both gas and jet fuel are getting very pricey, but there are still some ways people can save.
"We're seeing prices higher right now," said Frequent flyer John Rau. "This trip, I'd say, is about 20 percent higher than my last time I took a similar trip."John Rau's annual company trip from Jacksonville to Texas to Wisconsin usually costs him about $500, but this year, the ticket price is $768, causing company executives to rethink the frequency of their travel.
"It will probably be more consolidated. I'm doing a three week trip here, so I'm tackling three things at one time," Rau said. "The days of one to two day trips are going to be out unless their critical."
Nationally, ticket prices are already more than four percent higher than they were on New Year's day.
High crude oil prices have pushed the price of jet fuel up twice since the start of the year.
Kenneth Green used to fly from Jacksonville to Miami for under $100, but that same 30 minute flight today, is already soaring sky high.
"Back then 95 bucks and now I'm paying $181," Green said. "That's a big increase buddy. 181 bucks i just paid. So it's quite a bit."
Industry experts said there are some ways to combat high ticket prices.
Be sure to plan ahead and buy tickets as much as five months in advance.
Watch for spot sales that airlines offer to fill empty seats.
Finally, travel on off season times, like after school starts in late August.
The experts also said it's best to shop around. Don't depend on Orbitz or Expedia. Go directly to the airlines website.
But unfortunately, the price of tickets is only going to get higher as the summer trudges on.
"It's rough man. It's really rough," Green said. "But we have tighten our belt and whoever we put in charge, we have to make sure that they do the right thing."
Airline fares to soar through summer | Morning Show - Home
