Originally Posted by TheLegacy

I used Expedia and now from Toronto to Vegas it's about 100$ to 200$ but in January the prices jump to 300 to 600$ on average - so the increase starts earlier than February for some.

Blame expensive flights on rising fuel costs, labor shortages, and high demand. A big reason travel costs are so high right now is that demand is strong at a time when the airline and hospitality industries are lacking in staff. Throw in rising fuel costs and general inflation, and it's no wonder so many people are racking up giant credit card tabs in the course of taking a trip