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Airfare to Get More Expensive This Holiday Season

Limited flight schedule will lead to price increases

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 18, 2008 1:40 PM CDT

(Newser) – Get ready—this holiday season is going to boast some of the most expensive airfares ever, USA Today reports. Because of high fuel costs, most airlines have cut back flight schedules; figure about 9% fewer flights in November compared to a year ago. Having constricted... Read full story »

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