What dropping fuel costs mean for airline consumers

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An aircraft flies through sky leaving a vapor trail on February 2, 2007 in London, England.
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Airline profits are soaring, due to a decline in the cost of fuel. On The Daily Circuit, we discuss what that means for consumers.

Learn more about the state of the airline industry:

Cheaper Fuel Leads to Record Profits at Airlines (New York Times)

U.S. airlines see third-quarter profits rise, upbeat outlook (Reuters)

Airlines Post Strong Profits, Offer Bullish Outlooks (Wall Street Journal)

Airlines raise U.S. fares despite cheaper fuel (USA Today)

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