- Industry analysts expect US airfares to remain elevated or rise further through the holiday period
- High jet fuel prices, limited airline capacity and steady demand are the main drivers
- The assessment was published on 28 September 2026
- Carriers have already adjusted schedules and capacity in response to fuel costs
- The combination of factors is expected to keep ticket prices firm into the end of the year
Industry analysts expect US airfares to remain elevated or rise further through the holiday period. High jet fuel prices, limited airline capacity and steady demand are the main drivers. The assessment was published on 28 September 2026. Carriers have already adjusted schedules and capacity in response to fuel costs, and the combination of factors is expected to keep ticket prices firm into the end of the year.
Analysts expect US airfares to remain elevated through the holiday period. High jet fuel prices, limited airline capacity and steady demand are the main drivers. The assessment was published on 28 September 2026. Carriers adjusted schedules and capacity in response to fuel costs. The combination of factors keeps ticket prices firm into the end of the year.
