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Why Airline Fares Are Spiking Despite Cooling Inflation
In this episode of Inflation Explained, Lucas and Luna dive into the paradox of airline ticket prices surging even as overall inflation moderates. With April CPI at 332.4 and gasoline costs easing, why are domestic fares up 14% year-over-year? Lucas breaks down the unique factors behind airline pricing—jet fuel hedges, capacity constraints, and the post-pandemic travel boom—and explains why the Bureau of Labor Statistics includes airfares in core CPI. Luna questions whether the surge is transitory or signals a new normal for travel costs. They also discuss how the Fed's rate policy and…
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