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Visiting Grandma or the Capitol? In-state Airfare Costs Are Sky High

July 24, 2023
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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…

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Southwest, American or Spirit for a Last-Minute Trip? Your Ticket Could Be Pricey

April 21, 2023
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By Alexandra Skores From The Dallas Morning News Dallas—If you’re looking for a quick getaway or need to travel immediately, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines could get you there for under $300 on short notice, according to a recent study. An average last-minute, one-way ticket on Southwest is $233.72, based on Google Flights data over…

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Best Times to Book the Lowest-Priced International Flights in 2023

March 17, 2023
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By Patrick Clarke From TravelPulse International travel is back in a big way in 2023 and while the heightened demand and impending peak summer travel season mean higher prices, travelers looking to score a great deal on a flight abroad can do so by knowing when to buy. CheapAir.com has released its newest 2023 International…

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Already Booked Your Flight? a Lower Fare Might Still Be Available to You

July 3, 2022
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By George Hobica From Tribune News Service One of the good things to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic is that airlines eliminated those despised $200 and $300 change fees. I was sure that once things got back to “normal,” the airlines also would return to their former ways. But they haven’t, and this bit…

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An Uncertain and Hard Trip Back to China Amid Soaring Costs and Strict Rules: Chinese Traveler

May 27, 2022
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Chinese citizens working or studying abroad find it hard to return to China under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) border control measures. An employee of a Chinese state-owned company claimed that he had to pay the Chinese embassy in Egypt to guarantee his journey, on top of high airfares, quarantine expenses, testing fees, and various other…

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From Airlines to Hotels: It’s Getting More Expensive to Travel

April 14, 2022
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It is getting more expensive to travel in today’s economy, with inflationary pressures impacting airlines, hotels, and the tourism sector. A recent survey from market research firm Destination Analysts found that 93 percent of American travelers intend to take at least one leisure trip in the next 12 months. But will costs affect the quality…

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