U.S. Airfares Up More Than a Third This Summer

We've said it once and we'll say it again: air travel is pricey this summer, and getting pricier.

Cowen & Co. analyst Helane Becker estimated in a report Friday that U.S. airfares are up roughly 34 percent compared to to last year. That's a big jump and likely to climb higher as airlines continue to par back schedules. D