the U.S.-Origin
ATPI measures change in the cost of itineraries originating in the United
States, whether the destinations are domestic or international. the Foreign-Origin ATPI measures change in
the cost of itineraries with a foreign origin and a U.S. destination. the Full-Scope ATPI combines the domestic
and foreign-origin itineraries.
Air Travel Price Index
2007 Quarter 2
2008 Quarter 2
Average Annual % Growth Rate (1995-2008)
U.S.
- Origin Air Travel Price (Index: 1995 Q1=100)
117.8
126.3
1.73
Foreign
- Origin Air Travel Price (Index: 1995 Q1=100)
98.4
108.3
0.11
Full
- Scope Air Travel Price (Index: 1995 Q1=100)
114.4
123.0
1.46
NOTE: the current value is compared to the value from the same period in the
previous year to account for seasonality.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation,
Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation
Statistics, Air Travel
Price Index, available
at http://www.bts.gov/ as of November 2008.
