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First Quarter 2021 Air Fare Drops As Passenger Numbers Increase

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The average U.S. domestic air fare declined in the first quarter of 2021 to $260, down 1.2% from the inflation-adjusted fare of $264 in the fourth quarter of 2020. The first quarter fare of $260 was up 5.0% from the lowest inflation adjusted fare of $248 in the third quarter of 2020.

 

Adjusted for inflation (constant 2021 dollars) the average 1Q 2021 air fare was:

Air Travel Consumer Report: May 2021 Numbers

The U.S. Department of Transportation today released its July 2021 Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of May 2021. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines.