Portland holiday fares soar to decade highs amid jet fuel surge

Portland airfares rise as holiday travel season approaches

OregonLive.com • 24 Հոկ 13:00

Airfare from Portland International Airport has risen sharply for Thanksgiving and Christmas, driven by higher jet fuel prices and reduced seat availability on several routes.

Airlines favor higher fares over fuller planes as fuel costs soar

NBC News • 23 Հոկ 15:17

Major U.S. carriers are opting to keep ticket prices high and accept lower seat occupancy to protect margins as jet fuel prices rise sharply.

Fewer people are flying, but airlines aren't worried

CNBC • 23 Հոկ 12:10

U.S. airlines report a drop in passenger traffic but see rising ticket prices as a priority, with executives emphasizing yield over load factor.

Jet fuel prices near a record, and holiday airfares soar : NPR

NPR • 23 Հոկ 09:00

U.S. jet fuel prices have risen to near record levels, prompting airlines to raise holiday ticket prices by 20-30 percent compared with last year.

Passengers, Prepare for Takeoff (of Your Holiday Airfares)

Newser • 20 Հոկ 13:01

Domestic round-trip tickets for Thanksgiving are 31% higher and Christmas fares 23% higher than in 2025, driven by rising jet fuel costs and strong demand.