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US air fares rise to highest level in 15 years
The US consumer prices increased in May, 2014, by the largest amount in more than a year, with airline fares climbing the largest amount in 15 years.
Passengers check in for their flights at O’Hare International Airport on June 17, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. U.S. consumer prices increased in May by the largest amount in more than a year, with airline fares climbing the largest amount in 15 years. (Getty Images)
An ATM machine sits in front of American Airlines aircraft at O’Hare International Airport on June 17, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. U.S. consumer prices increased in May by the largest amount in more than a year, with airline fares climbing the largest amount in 15 years. (Getty Images)
An American Airlines logo is seen hanging over a terminal exit at Chicago’s O’Hare airport on August 13, 2013. The US Justice Department and several states sued Tuesday to block the $11 billion merger between American Airlines and US Airways, saying it would reduce competition and push up fares. (AFP/Getty Images)
Swissport employee Christopher Gonzalez monitors a fuel line as he refuels a Southwest Airlines plane at the Oakland International Airport on February 24, 2011 in Oakland, California. In an effort to keep up with rapidly rising oil prices, airlines are increasing fares at a faster pace than last year and have also increased some of their fees, tacked on peak-time surcharges and are adding fuel surcharges on international flights. (Getty Images)
Travellers go through a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to make their flights at Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC, on November 24, 2010 ahead of Thanksgiving Day. Some 42.2 million Americans are expected to pack their bags and travel at least 50 miles (90 kilometers) from home to celebrate Thanksgiving, which falls on the fourth Thursday of November, the AAA motor club and leisure travel group said. The number of Thanksgiving travelers is up by 11 percent compared to last year, even though gasoline is around 25 cents more expensive and air fares are up. (AFP/Getty Images)
