| Average CPI | Change in CPI vs. 2000 | Average fare | Change in fares vs. 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 172.2 | $339.04 | ||
| 2001 | 177.1 | 2.8% | $320.64 | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 179.9 | 4.5% | $312.34 | -7.9% |
| 2003 | 184.0 | 6.9% | $315.36 | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 188.9 | 9.7% | $305.41 | -9.9% |
| 2005 | 195.3 | 13.4% | $307.31 | -9.4% |
| 2006 | 201.6 | 17.1% | $328.55 | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 207.3 | 20.4% | $325.26 | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 215.3 | 25.0% | $345.73 | 2.0% |
| 2009 | 214.5 | 24.6% |
SOURCES: Average Fares: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Office of Airline Information, TranStats Database, Air Fares, special tabulation, January 2010. Consumer Price Index: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index,available at ftp://ftp.bls.gov/pub/special.requests/cpi/cpiai.txt as of June 2010.