First quarter 2010 air fare data is in from the Department of Transportation (DOT). Their findings are no surprise. Average domestic air fares increased 4.7 percent from first-quarter 2009.
U.S. domestic airfares are increasing, and here’s why:
While Hawaii is included in the DOT statistics, the results are not especially meaningful.
The reason is that the data co-mingled inter-island and mainland fares to arrive at average costs. That significantly skewed the results upwards.
As we’re all painfully aware, inter-island airfares skyrocketed to unprecedented levels following: Aloha’s demise, Mokulele’s departure and flight reductions at Hawaiian and Go!
Hawaii Airfare Deals are on the rise:
The number of Mainland to Hawaii airfare sales is on the increase, and this will likely continue. Regional carriers Hawaiian and Alaska, will continue to battle together with legacy airlines (American, Continental, Delta, United and US Air). Add Allegiant to the mix and the deals are likely to get volatile.
Last year, we saw few late summer deals, and fall airfares sales didn’t happen until well into the fall months. In August 2009, for example, we only had three mainland to Hawaii fare sales posts of significance. This August, by comparison, we’ve already posted 10 mainland to Hawaii airfare deals.
Buckle your seat belt and get ready to fly. This is great news for Hawaii visitors and residents alike.
Note: Here’s the DOT calculator that lets you look at your airport or Hawaii airports fare level changes.
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Paul (1 year ago)
Ah yes…but when will Allegiant announce…can’t wait…I’m betting on Long Beach!