The U.S. Department of Transportation released its average airfare ranking report for third quarter 2016.
Below is a summary as it relates to CVG:
· CVG average fare ranked #44 compared to #18 in 3Q
· CVG average fare of $363 decreased 15% compared to $427 in 3Q 2015
◦ Fares decreased 32% compared to $533 in 3Q 2014
◦ Fares are down $170 round-trip over the last 24 months
· Low-cost carrier capacity at CVG was 21% in 3Q 2016 compared to 18% in 3Q 2015
· Regional comparisons:
◦ Louisville (SDF) ranked #12 – average fare $424
◦ Dayton (DAY) ranked #20 –average fare $406
◦ Lexington (LEX) ranked #26 – average fare $395
◦ CVG ranked #44 – average fare $363
◦ Columbus (CMH) ranked #46 – average fare $362
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