Thanksgiving Airfares Rise Over 30% Amid Jet Fuel Surge

Thanksgiving airfares for domestic flights in the U.S. have increased by more than 30% compared to last year. This rise is attributed to airlines passing the higher jet fuel costs onto consumers. Data from flight-tracking site Hopper reveals that while Thanksgiving travel has seen significant price hikes, some routes in November still offer cheaper options. These include short flights within Hawaii and Florida, and various routes from Atlanta to cities in the Midwest and Southeast. Conversely, flights from Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard to New York and Washington D.C., as well as trips from Alaska to the East Coast, are among the most expensive as they involve higher transport costs.