Studies show U.S. airfare hikes are decreasing each year
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Baseline airfares aren’t increasing, because airlines are turning to ancillary fees for baggage and seat elections to increase profits while still luring flyers with cheap tickets on online booking sites.
The bad news for air travelers is that domestic fares have increased 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 fares could still s
