Domestic airfares in Australia have risen sharply since May by as much as 96 percent in some areas, with industry experts expecting that air ticket prices will remain high for some time.
The average round-trip price for a domestic flight was AU $409 (US$282) in July, up 24 percent from May, according to a market analysis by ticket booking site Kayak.
Gold Coast residents saw the most significant increase in ticket prices, with return economy fares up 96 percent to Melbourne and 91 percent to Sydney.
Flights from Cairns to Brisbane are also 90 percent more expensive than in May. Flights from Adelaide to Melbourne are 87 percent more expensive, and flights from Darwin to Sydney have increased by 85 percent….