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U.S. Airlines Carried 5.2% More Cargo in August 2021 than August 2020 (Preliminary); Down 2.8% from July 2021
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Second Quarter 2021 Air Fare Increases As Passenger Numbers Increase Significantly
The average U.S. domestic air fare increased in the second quarter of 2021 to $300, up 12.6% from the first quarter 2021 inflation-adjusted fare of $266. The second quarter 2021 fare increased as passenger travel increased significantly.U.S. Scheduled Passenger Airlines Employ 1.3% More Employees in August 2021 than in July, Still 9.2% Behind Pre-Pandemic August 2019
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Contact: Todd Solomon
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