But it may not last beyond this summer: Airlines could soon have greater ability to raise fares. The cheapest between Memorial Day and Labor Day was the final two weeks of the traditional summer travel period, Aug. 21 to Sept. 3. Photo: iStockThe impact of trans-Atlantic low-cost carriers on summer travel is startling. Airlines Reporting Corp., which processes tickets sold by travel agencies, says Cincinnati and Albuquerque top its list of cities with the biggest decrease in average ticket price for summer travel this year, with 14% declines. What to Expect at Airport Security Summer travelers will run into a bit more than good deals this year.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 09, 2018 13:09 UTC