Will the cost of airfare increase a lot by around 2009?

Question

I'm just wondering if you think the prices will inflate enough to see a considerable difference. PLEASE answer if you can!

Answer 1

It'll all depend...

Airlines charge not just on the basis of fixed facts such as fuel price but on an overall analysis known as a "cost per seat" - which is basically an averaged out figure that tells the airline how much it will cost, to transport said seat on a specific aircraft type on a set route.

This factors in everything. Fuel, maintenance, landing/airport charges (regional airports are cheaper for example!), everything really.

So it depends. Although the cost of fuel is continuing to rise - aircraft engines are developing in response. The race is really on between Pratt and Whitney, General Electric and Rolls Royce to continue to develop cheaper and more efficient engines as newer aircraft such as the massive Airbus A380 emerge. Ultimately, the more efficient the engine, the cheaper the seat - as less fuel is consumed. Airlines want to pass on these savings to remain competitive in a notoriously savage market - they won't just profiteer.

Also, it depends on the type of aircraft. Although a larger aircraft will obviously use more fuel - its in comparison. Lets say, we have a Boeing 747 from New York to Los Angeles - with 300 passengers. It'll cost a certain amount in fuel to move them. Lets say now, we have a smaller but less efficient older jet, like a Boeing 727. It can move, say, 150 people. It'll use less fuel overall - but when it is broken down, it'll use more fuel per person on board...and so the ticket will cost more for an airline using less effective aircraft...

As a result, regional airlines are very affordable as they use highly-efficient turboprop aircraft for example.

Also, it'll depend in future years if new fuels are created. There is still talk of a hydrogen powered jet engine at some stage - which would be a massive bonus in efficiency and really cut costs. And if "bigger and better" planes like the A380 really succeed, airlines will move more people per trip - which saves money in ways like maintenance, too! Why make two trips with 250 people each - when you can fit them all into one trip on a bigger plane then save the wear and tear?

Politics will play a big part too. Security in aviation is getting tighter and tighter - and we all feel the squeeze. Safety isn't cheap...and for the security passes and checks we pilots and everyone in aviation undergo, someone pays. Sometimes the government - but it bites back as a tax to companies. Sometimes the company. Either way - it's reflected in your ticket - and so as long as security is continued to be beefed up, it'll add to the price.

Basically, I would say that overall, yes, it will cost more...but there are, as I say, a lot of factors in play - so they balance out a lot more and even if we see an incredible spike in petroleum prices one day soon, it mightn't hurt the airline ticket as much as one might think!

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Answer 2

I would assume so. I lived overseas for several years and right after September 11, 2001 prices were much higher. Many airlines no longer even have child discounts. In 2001 I could purchase a round trip ticket to Japan for about $650. Now it is around $850. I could pissibly get it lower, but it would take alot of digging around.

Take into account the cost of fuel, wages, and stricter security and bingo you have higher prices.

Answer 3

Will it be more expensive to fly in 2009 than now? Probably. Fuel costs will rise and the airlines will have to raise fares to make ends meet. But you'll make more money in 2009 than you do now, too. All-in-all, you'll probably have to work just about as long to get an airline ticket in 2009 as you do now.

I wouldn't buy an airline ticket for 2009 now, under any circumstances. Most airlines won't do it, and who knows if your airline will service the city you want to travel from by 2009 anyway? Who even knows if your airline will be in existence by 2009?

Answer 4

Unfortunately yes because the way prices of Aero turbine fuel(ATF) is increasing, it wil be difficult to contain the prices of airfare.We have seen a sudden shift in the business startegy of airliners, from regular/premium service to no frill airlines to stabilise the prices.Hope, someone comes with an alternate fuel before that.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Im sure have you seen the price of gasoline. this is going to raise the price of every thing. Including bread. To compesate for the gas prices everything is going to go up. By 2009 hopefully we will have an alternative fuel source.

Answer 7

Air fares will rise. Fuel prices will increase. So to the cost of an aircraft itself, as well as landing fees and labor cost.

Answer 8

They're going up now. As inflation increases, you'll definitely see a price increase, but as long as there's competition, you'll always be able to shop whatever price you get...

Answer 9

Unless fuel prices start decreasing (which I wouldn't hold my breath until they do) You'll need a part time job's savings for a year to afford to fly by then.

Answer 10

I go the scoop from the guy that pumps gas for the airlines at the airport just the other day and he told me..
One dollar three eighty.. So, is there any reason why I should not believe him..?
I hope that you are satisfied with my answer...
Now please loosen these straps on my long sleeved jacket..