- Between 1978-2012 U.S. airlines improved fuel efficiency by 120%
- An average of 20% of a domestic ticket price is due to taxes
- Adjusted for inflation, the average airfare decreased by 15% between 2000 and 2012
- An average of 36% of an airline’s operating expenses go for fuel
- In 2012 U.S. airlines carried more than 83M people on scheduled international service
- U.S. airlines carried 16% more passengers and cargo in 2012 than in 2000
