Jet Fuel Prices Down But Airfare Prices Up

Gasoline prices... down

Diesel prices... down

Jet fuel prices... down

But despite the lower jet-fuel prices, fuel surcharges (especially on international tickets) are a lot higher than a year ago. Surcharges on many tickets have doubled, and the oddest thing is that tickets on shorter flights have higher surcharges than longer-distance flights.

According to an article in The Economic Times:

"The consumer is certainly not the king in the aviation industry as domestic airlines have not slashed airfares despite a reduction in jet Best Airport."

Since the lower jet fuel prices are not bringing a reduction in airfare prices, it's important to be ever vigilant in seeking the cheapest airline flights. The "Finding the Cheapest Airfare Blog (Shape Up and Fly Right)" has listed a number of essential tips when seeking the best airfare:

Tip #1: Get the Best Airfare Discounts by Being FLEXIBLE
Tip #2: Get the Best Airfare Deals with E-Mail Alerts
Tip #3: Low Cost Carriers are NOT Always the Cheapest
Tip #4: Join Frequent Flyer Programs
Tip #5: Watch Out for Airline Ticket Surcharges and Fees