Not exact matches
For instance, the merger of American and US Airways in 2013
increased American's market share at Philadelphia's airport to 77 %, resulting in
fares there rising from 4 % below the national average in 2013 to 10 %
above it now.
The spokesman argued that even with
above inflation
increases in regulated
fares, tickets were still three per cent lower in real terms than they were in 1996.
Villiers says that she «understands public concerns about rail
fares», yet nowhere in her interview does she suggest there will be any relief from the planned two years of
fare increases at three points
above the retail price index.
This reminds Queens residents of why New York City is already faced with
above average unemployment, high taxes and a huge cost of living along with ever -
increasing tolls and subway
fares.
Not surprisingly, people are furious to hear that commuter
fares will rise by eight per cent next year — three per cent
above inflation — and worse still, the government plans to
increase them by around 30 % by 2015.
• Norman Baker, the transport minister, has said that «as soon as the public finances allow»
above - inflation rail
fare increases should be ended.
Jet fuel prices are down 22 percent this year, but an ongoing series of small
increases has kept air
fares above 2013 levels.
In education (as leaked pre-budget), schools
fared well, with the Turnbull govenment committing to funding
increases above inflation for the needs - based Gonski model, pledging $ 18.6 billion over the next 10 years.