The price of economy class tickets at the beginning of 2024 in Russia has increased sharply. This is evidenced by Rosstat data, reports RBC.
According to the Ministry, the price increase in January was 33.9% on an annual basis, and the increase accelerated in February; prices increased by 42% to 7,244 rubles. For a flight in economy class per 1 thousand km flight.
The monthly dynamics of average prices in February increased by 12.7% compared to January this year; This was the sharpest increase in the January-February period since at least 2008.
Before that, the head of the Federal Air Transport Agency, Dmitry Yadrov statedHe said the agency would review the cost of flight tickets and make offers to reduce it if necessary.
On March 12, the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of the Russian Federation filed a lawsuit Regarding S7 airline. The Ministry stated that Siberia Airlines JSC, which is in the same fare subclass, sells flight tickets at different prices.
Former aviation expert guess Increase in flight ticket prices in Russia.