Airfare Surged 20% Over Pre-Pandemic Levels in March as Inflation Hit Vacations

Consumers spent 28% more on U.S. domestic flights in March than they did in 2019.

Consumers spent $8.8 billion on domestic flights in March, Adobe data show.Travelers are feeling the impact of strong demand and an increase in jet-fuel prices.Consumers spent $8.8 billion on domestic U.S.

airline tickets last month, up 28% compared with March 2019, before the pandemic, while fares surged 20%, according to data from the Adobe Digital Economy Index that was published Tuesday. Bookings only rose 12%.

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