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Oct 2022
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‘Cheap’ Flights Aren’t That Cheap Anymor...

The Wall Street Journal
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Leisure airfares were up more than 40% in September from a year ago, and fares on budget carriers are rising as well. WSJ “Carry On” travel columnist Dawn Gilbertson joins host J.R. Whalen with ways travelers can save on airfares and those annoying fees. 
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