Along with the cost of everything else, airline prices have risen considerably in recent months. With airline ticket prices so high right now, it seems like the day of cheap air fares is gone, making it difficult for some people to travel.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index, flight prices rose 18.6 percent between March and April 2022 and then increased another 12.6 percent from April to May of 2022. Prices saw a slight drop going into June.
The good news is that low-cost air fares are still available, if you’re willing to search for them. Instead of buying tickets from the first travel agency ad you see—or directly from an airline website—here are some tips on how to get a cheaper price….