MIAMI VALLEY — Whether you are flying or driving, getting to your destination this holiday might be pricey.
Gas prices have fluctuated over the past few months due to conflict in the Middle East, causing higher fuel prices.
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As reported on News Center 7’s Daybreak, the International Air Transport Association said that before the War in Iran, jet fuel averaged about 99 dollars per barrel globally.
That average peaked at $209 in April, before hitting about $195 in September.
To offset the costs of higher fuel prices, airlines have increased prices for passengers, tacked on other charges, and cut routes.
“Jet fuel alone is up 23% since the spring when that conflict broke out, and also demand,” said Travel Expert and The Points Guy, Brian Kelley.
The travel booking app Hopper says airline tickets for Thanksgiving are averaging around $400. Christmas fares average about $450.
The lead economist with Hopper, Haley Berg, said people should not count on any flight deals.
Book by Nov. 5 for Thanksgiving and November 10th for Christmas.
To prevent any delays, it’s best to choose the first flight of the day.
“If you can avoid flying on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and coming home the day after Thanksgiving, this is my number one piece of advice. You will save hundreds of dollars on your roundtrip airfare just by skipping those peak travel dates,” said Berg.
If you plan to drive to your destination during the holidays, Gas Buddy says it’s always a good idea to shop around and find the gas station with the lowest price.
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