New York City Airports Had Highest U.S. Domestic Fares During 2014 Holiday Season
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New York City has some of the nation's highest airfares, but the fourth quarter 2014 numbers show the rise of other business hubs like Houston was reflected in pricey ticket costs.
New York City area airports had the most expensive average round-trip airfares during the 2014 holiday season but other rising business hubs such as Houston weren't far behind.
The fourth quarter of 2014, led by Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holiday travel, was the first time since before the Recession the three New York airports were the most expensive during a fourth quarter, based on data released this week from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Fares are based on the total ticket value, which consists of the price charged by airlines plus any additional taxes and fees levied by an outside entity, such as offline and online trav
