People on both ends of California say they’re being pinched by high travel costs for flights in the Golden State, as airfare prices continue to climb after jumping more than 25 percent compared to the same time last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The increase follows a 40 percent spike during 2022 that saw prices rise nationwide, according to a study conducted by travel app Hopper.
Travelers told The Epoch Times those most impacted include California residents wishing to see families or needing to visit other areas of the state for business.
Roundtrip flights purchased for July 31, as of July 24, from Los Angeles to Sacramento are priced from $320 to $725, and flights from Orange County to the Capitol are between $470 and $840….