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Rich Americans are propping up the travel economy as airfares soar 25% higher than last year

The cost of plane tickets has soared over the past year, but consumer demand has yet to slow down during this summer travel season.

Rich Americans are propping up the travel economy as airfares soar 25% higher than last year

Published August 12, 2026 · Category: Finance

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The cost of plane tickets has soared over the past year, but consumer demand has yet to slow down during this summer travel season.

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Originally published at www.marketwatch.com.

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