Previous3 of 6NextSource: American Express. Photos by Fotolia.comThe cost of air travel is on the rise. The number of aircraft is dropping by about 2 percent this year from 2011 (and with the drop, the number of seats), and gas prices are rising. In turn, consumers are paying more to fly.More On Saving Money:Simple savings calculatorCreate a news alert for "smart spending"
The cost of air travel is on the rise. The number of aircraft is dropping by about 2 percent this year from 2011 (and with the drop, the number of seats), and gas prices are rising. In turn, consumers are paying more to fly.
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