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Rich Americans are propping up the travel economy as airfares soar 25% higher than last year
The cost of plane tickets has soared over the past year, but consumer demand has yet to slow down during this summer travel season.
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The cost of plane tickets has soared over the past year, but consumer demand has yet to slow down during this summer travel season.
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According to MarketWatch’s linked report, Rich Americans are propping up the travel economy as airfares soar 25% higher than last year, The cost of plane tickets has soared over the past year, but consumer demand has yet to slow down during this summer travel season.
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