air travel remains a bargain
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Since 2000, the cost of many everyday items has grown sharply, with the exception of air travel.TRANSCRIPT
Since 2000, the cost of many everyday items has grown sharply,
Inflation(U.S. Consumer Price Index)
+33%
Postage(First Class Stamp)
+36%
+141%+147%
Air Travel(Round Trip Domestic Fare + Fees)
NFL Game(Non-Premium Ticket)
Gasoline(Per Gallon Unleaded)
College Education(Public University Undergraduate Annual Tuition)
+59%
+19%
Sources: Air Travel: BTS.gov, Inflation: BLS.gov, Postage: USPS.com, NFL Game: NFL.com, Gasoline: EIA.gov, College Education: CollegeBoard.org
Airfare remains a true bargain and has risen less than overall U.S. inflation.For more information, visit Airlines.org