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Airline ticket prices rise modestly in April.
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June 12, 2000
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M2 PRESSWIRE-12 June 2000-ATA: Airline ticket prices rise modestly in April (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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Washington, DC -- The Air Transport Association (ATA) Office of Economics reports that airline ticket prices increased in April as a result of rising fuel costs. Average fares increased 2.4 percent in April, or $3.35, over the average price a year ago. Coach fares were up 1.8 percent or $2.21; and first-class fares increased 4.0 percent, or $12.82, during April.
"Throughout much of 1999, passengers enjoyed lower airline ticket prices," said ATA Chief Economist David A. Swierenga. "Fuel prices have continued to increase throughout ...