"The common explanation is inflation but that's only part of the story. What's really driving today's high airfare is something much bigger: a global travel rush unlike anything the modern aviation system was designed to handle. Demand has surged faster than airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturers, and staffing pipelines can adapt. The result is a strained system where scarcity quietly pushes prices upward even when planes look full and routes seem plentiful."
"When global travel restrictions lifted, the return wasn't gradual. It was explosive. Pent-up demand built over years. Millions of postponed trips, delayed reunions, deferred honeymoons, and long-planned vacations all collided into the same narrow recovery window. Travelers didn't ease back into flying they rushed. According to global aviation data released by International Air Transport Association, passenger demand rebounded faster than most industry forecasts predicted, especially on international leisure routes. In many regions, passenger numbers returned to or exceeded pre-2020 levels before airline capacity fully recovered."
A global surge in travel after pandemic restrictions forced passenger demand to rebound far faster than airline, airport, and manufacturer capacity. Pent-up leisure travel and postponed trips concentrated into a narrow recovery window, producing explosive demand on many international routes. Airlines reduced fleets and workforce during the pandemic, creating shortages of pilots, crew, and available aircraft as travel returned. Manufacturing and staffing pipelines lagged behind demand growth. The mismatch between available seats and demand created systemic scarcity that raises fares even when flights appear full, leading to fewer bargains and more complex planning for travelers.
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