Airfare pricing is almost entirely based on supply and demand. When no one is traveling, airlines lower their prices to boost demand and fill seats. But when everyone is clamoring for a flight and supply tightens up, airlines can afford to raise prices and boost their profits, sometimes dramatically. This is why it always costs so much to fly at peak times, like over holidays.
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