Airfares likely to start climbing, analysts say

Airfares have been declining for months as demand has dropped and travelers are concerned about the economy. With the price of jet fuel increasing and the Fourth of July quickly approaching, airfare analysts say some fares are likely to start rising again. However, many deals remain. Rick Seaney of FareCompare.com said AirTran recently published fares on routes that are new lows for the market.

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This story published in ASTA SmartBrief on 06/29/2009





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