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Fares could soar at end of year, improve in 2013

October 27, 2012 at 8:16PM

The bad news for air travelers is that domestic fares have risen about 4.5 percent in 2012, bringing the average airline ticket to about $375. The good news is that the increase has been modest compared with 2011, when fares jumped 8.3 percent. Even better news, industry analysts predict air fares will rise even less in 2013. But before you pop the cork on the champagne, know that industry experts warn that fares could still soar in the last two months of this year. In fact, Southwest Airlines raised domestic prices last week $4 to $10 per round trip, depending on the route -- a hike matched by all the major U.S.-based carriers.

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