Submitted by giteam t3_zai459 in dataisbeautiful
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Holy__Funk t1_iyn7tdg wrote
US has comparatively cheap airfare
skotman01 t1_iynkrj2 wrote
Nope. I can fly around the EU for almost nothing compared to a flight from New Orleans to Atlanta.
Beansilluminate t1_iynh421 wrote
Compared to where?
Holy__Funk t1_iynlk2v wrote
Compared to “outside the US.”
https://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/cheapest-expensive-countries-flights/
It’s not the cheapest, but considering the US’ large size I’d say middle of the pack is pretty good.
A_Mac1998 t1_iynmyof wrote
This is only talking about domestic flights, and doesn't take into account all of the different European flights that travel across borders. Flights are insanely cheap, I flew Edinburgh to Amsterdam for $30 for example and this wasn't specifically spectacular pricing
VERTIKAL19 t1_iyn7j4o wrote
I am not sure if 2021 is the most representative year.
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OneLifeToTravel t1_iylw3ac wrote
All half of what they were 3 years ago
corvus0525 t1_iym6zho wrote
Delta’s highest ever revenue was $47B in 2019. That’s a third higher vice three times.
OneLifeToTravel t1_iym8hsj wrote
Whoops, thought it was by market cap. Also, I said 2x, not 3x
I_drink_Nyquil t1_iyonwao wrote
spirit airlines is the best one tho ☝🏽
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KingH4ktan t1_iyqqb5h wrote
Does Turkish Airlines count?
TheSQLGuru t1_iytd7x0 wrote
It is an F'ING TRAVESTY that the US antitrust arm allowed that to happen.
Beansilluminate t1_iym6su1 wrote
Passengers or miles flown might be a better metric. Given the lower prices outside US