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EPISODE · Jun 27, 2026 · 7 MIN

How Your Raise Is Finally Beating Airline Ticket Prices

from Wages and Prices with Fexingo: Cost of Living, Pay Raises, and Workers' Purchasing Power · host Fexingo

In episode 77 of Wages and Prices with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how wage growth is finally outpacing airline ticket inflation. With average hourly earnings at $37.50 and median weekly earnings at $1,204, real purchasing power for air travel is improving. They break down the factors: airlines added capacity post-2023, fuel costs stabilized, and competition on domestic routes intensified. But they also warn about hidden fees and international premium cabin pricing. A data-driven look at whether your raise can actually get you a better deal on your next flight. #WagesAndPrices #AirlineTickets #Inflation #RealWages #AverageHourlyEarnings #ConsumerPrices #TravelCosts #LaborMarket #PurchasingPower #Economics #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #LucasAndLuna #CPI #CoreInflation #WageGrowth #PersonalFinance #Travel Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In episode 77 of Wages and Prices with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how wage growth is finally outpacing airline ticket inflation. With average hourly earnings at $37.50 and median weekly earnings at $1,204, real purchasing power for air travel is improving. They break down the factors: airlines added capacity post-2023, fuel costs stabilized, and competition on domestic routes intensified. But they also warn about hidden fees and international premium cabin pricing. A data-driven look at whether your raise can actually get you a better deal on your next flight. #WagesAndPrices #AirlineTickets #Inflation #RealWages #AverageHourlyEarnings #ConsumerPrices #TravelCosts #LaborMarket #PurchasingPower #Economics #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #LucasAndLuna #CPI #CoreInflation #WageGrowth #PersonalFinance #Travel Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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In episode 77 of Wages and Prices with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how wage growth is finally outpacing airline ticket inflation. With average hourly earnings at $37.50 and median weekly earnings at $1,204, real purchasing power for air travel...

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