Originally Posted by galaxy flyer

What if that’s a new normal? I’m planning a trip to RSW next month to check on elderly mother. Rental car cheap as expected; hotel less than normal points at Marriott. Air fare is sky high for RSW in June—multiples of normal. A lot of planes have been retired, pilot shortage is still likely but we moved the dates of the retirement bulge back years for most carriers. Perhaps, there will be a new supply/demand equilibrium at fewer seats supplied and demand reduced to meet at a higher price level. ULCCs full on some.