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Table 2. Percent Changes to 2016 in Average Domestic Average Fares by Year Since 1995

(4th Quarter to 4th Quarter for fares)

Dataset Table:

Since 4th Quarter of ... Duration in Years Average Fare in constant 2016 dollars ($) Percent Change in Average Fare to 4th Quarter 2016 (%)
2016 347
2015 1 369 -6.1
2014 2 402 -13.7
2013 3 396 -12.4
2012 4 392 -11.6
2011 5 393 -11.9
2010 6 369 -6.1
2009 7 357 -3.0
2008 8 392 -11.4
2007 9 380 -8.7
2006 10 381 -9.0
2005 11 384 -9.8
2004 12 376 -7.9
2003 13 413 -16.1
2002 14 412 -15.8
2001 15 408 -15.1
2000 16 472 -26.5
1999 17 456 -24.0
1998 18 466 -25.5
1997 19 439 -21.0
1996 20 424 -18.2
1995 21 452 -23.4

Notes:

* Rate calculated using Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index

Source:

Bureau of Transportation Statistics, http://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/airfares; and http://www.transtats.bts.gov/databases.asp?Mode_ID=1&Mode_Desc=Aviation&Subject_ID2=0