Domestic Flights in Canada Surge, But Hope Arises

0:00It's April 19th. This is Calgary News today, AI-powered stories from your city. Domestic flights inside Canada have spiked big time this year. Jumping an average of $158, that's a 70% hike. ChiEx new dashboard crunched the numbers from their search data, showing round-trip economy fares, climbing fast. The biggest jump hit band KUVA routes, up 116% from $191 to $413. Calgary fares rose from $212 to $361, Montreal to $489, and Toronto to $300. $66. Travelers are feeling the pinch, as airlines like WestJet, Porter, Air Transat and Air Canada slap on fuel surcharges, experts blame rising oil costs for Middle East tensions, pushing domestic prices 26% higher than last April year over year. Here's some hope, with the straight of hormones now fully opened during the ceasefire, oil

1:02prices plunged 11% to around $88, a barrel per Brent crude. Global carriers are adjusting too, though not every spot's priceier. Halifax fares dropped 10% to $315. ChiEx says trends vary by route, so keep an eye on their dashboard before booking that summer escape.