Airline fares rose 1.2% M/M in November to follow a 1.5% increase in October, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The average fare in November was 3.8% lower than the level from a year ago on an unadjusted basis after promotional activity in the first half of the year factored in.
The read on airline fares could calm some anxiety over PRASM forecasts from key carriers. It's also worth noting again that fuel costs are down 40% to 50% for carriers on the year-over-year comparison.
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