Priceline.com`s Airfare Index for the Week of April 20, 2009, Tracking Weekly Changes in Domestic Airfares
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Quick Analysis: For the 3rd week in a row, airfares to Florida have dropped from
the previous week. This week, flights from Newark, Boston and New York City to
Florida are down 12% to 19%.
Priceline.com Airfare Index For Week of April 20, 2009
Fare changes for this week vs. last week
Route New Price Change
Fort Lauderdale to Newark $184 -22%
Newark to New Orleans $300 -20%
Newark to Tampa $199 -19%
Tampa to Newark $196 -18%
Newark to Fort Lauderdale $222 -17%
Newark to West Palm Beach $233 -15%
Orlando to Newark $201 -15%
Boston to Washington, DC $273 -15%
Boston to Orlando $243 -14%
New York City to New Orleans $308 -14%
Boston to Fort Lauderdale $254 -14%
New York City to Fort Lauderdale $236 -13%
Boston to Atlanta $257 -12%
Boston to Las Vegas $298 -12%
New York City to Miami $241 -12%
Chicago to Phoenix $282 +6%
Houston to Newark $338 +6%
Sacramento to Las Vegas $249 +6%
Los Angeles to Orlando $336 +7%
Seattle to Orlando $294 +7%
Philadelphia to Los Angeles $342 +7%
Baltimore to Seattle $264 +7%
Phoenix to Chicago $279 +7%
Los Angeles to Denver $195 +8%
Los Angeles to Atlanta $328 +8%
New York City to Honolulu $839 +8%
Philadelphia to Chicago $258 +10%
New York City to Charlotte $211 +11%
Chicago to Atlanta $246 +11%
Atlanta to Chicago $245 +12%
Priceline.com`s (Nasdaq: PCLN) Airfare Index is a tracking barometer that looks
for the largest week-to-week swings in average published-price roundtrip
airfares for select markets. Each dollar amount shown is the average of the
lowest fares returned through multiple airfare searches for flights that are at
least 7 days away from departure. The percentage change compares fare averages
for the current week with those from the previous week. Amounts shown include
all taxes and airline fees. Airfare pricing is subject to change and there is no
guarantee that any airfare will be available at the amounts shown.
For more fare changes or to view Priceline`s Best Days To Fly Calendar, visit
www.priceline.com/flights.
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