Why have airfares between the USA and the UK more than doubled in price over the last year and a half?

January 25th, 2010 | by admin |
Rita K asked:


Certainly prices have gone up, but a 100% increase is far above the rate of inflation. I know fuel prices are shooting up but this kind of price increase doesn’t make sense.

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    1. No Responses to “Why have airfares between the USA and the UK more than doubled in price over the last year and a half?”

    2. By Mr. T's Pretty Cuzzin on Jan 28, 2010 | Reply

      price of jet fuel
      increase in UK air duty
      decreased number of seats flying (Zoom out of business)
      US Dollar weaker against British Pound

    3. By Apc on Jan 29, 2010 | Reply

      The region of barrel of 10 billion thus the aircraft parking fees and measures have greatly increased at huge price which again the aircraft parking fees and measures have greatly increased at huge price.

    4. By Michael B on Jan 31, 2010 | Reply

      The prices go up and up and up and up and up and up and up and up and up and up and up and up and up and up.

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