Holiday Airfares Rise as U.S. Jet Fuel Prices Near Record High

Holiday travelers face higher airfares than last year as U.S. jet fuel prices approach an all-time high, NPR reports.

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Travelers planning to fly this holiday season should expect to pay more for airfare than they did last year, according to NPR.

U.S. jet fuel prices are nearing an all-time high. Fuel is one of airlines’ largest expenses, adding to costs as holiday airfares rise.

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