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Airfares change fast, and tools like Google Flights let you track fares even after you buy your ticket.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Airfares are going up now because of fuel prices, but airfares continue their downward real trend, in constant dollars, that started back in 1980 when the airlines were deregulated.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Airfares have gone up five times since the Iran war squeezed jet-fuel supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Airfares were already on the rise, according to the Consumer Price Index, which found that the airline fares index rose 1.4% in February compared to last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Airfares have spiked due to rising jet fuel costs and recent geopolitical events, with some one-way fares increasing over 50%.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026