Why is airfare so expensive?

[Gardyloo]

Originally Posted by MarisaAnna

Just checked and we paid $A1500 each for an around the world fare in 1977. $1500 was a quarter of the average annual earnings in those days. The current equivalent would be $23,000. We have just booked return to Portugal for $A2,400 so even though it seemed expensive, needs to be kept in perspective.

The cheapest round-the-world fare ex-Australia right now is $A3099, showing that more is less.

[StealthRabbit]

Originally Posted by Gardyloo

The cheapest round-the-world fare ex-Australia right now is $A3099, showing that more is less.

Good idea... Take a yr off and always keep an open leg!