Originally Posted by
trooper
Almost certainly if you take inflation into account... but when it comes to airfares many folks don't want that to apply!
https://www.usinflationcalculator.co...are-inflation/ - nice graph there
https://search.brave.com/search?q=ha...1322da23444e00
Airfare Prices Since 2014According to the data, real airfare prices have fluctuated since 2014. In 2024, airfares were up 25% over the last year, leaving some consumers frustrated.
However, by March 2025, airfares had decreased by 5.2% compared to the same period in 2024. Additionally, when compared to prices 10 years ago, airfares are actually down by 12.1%. This indicates that while airfares increased significantly in 2024, they have since decreased, making them lower than they were 10 years ago
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well...that makes me feel better. I will continue to pay for exit row seats, premium econ on certain routes.or Delta Comfort+....and use points for business on the rest.
Unless the flight is < 1 hour or something and even then...I hate 31" and smaller pitches!
I remember paying for AA Extra Room in Coach or whatever it was called 20+ years ago.