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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Natasha May

‘A month’s wages’: Soaring air fares leave Australians spending Christmas apart or out of pocket

Malcolm Brown with son Jonathan Brown celebrate Christmas in November to avoid expensive December air fares.
Malcolm Brown with son Jonathan. The family celebrated Christmas in November to avoid expensive December air fares. Photograph: Jonathan Brown

Jonathan Brown got to see the joy on his nieces and nephews’ faces as they tore open their presents. The potato salad and ham were on the table. So were the Christmas crackers and hats.

It was a typical family Christmas just like any other year – except that it took place on 27 November.

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