But only a few of the carriers broke out data that specifically illustrated year-over-year fare trends.
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Will the low-fare trend spread there as well?At first glance, it looks that way.
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If sales are below trend, then fares are cut to stimulate demand.
"Industry consolidation will mean fewer choices for commuters and fares are likely to trend higher over time," said Corrine Png, a transport analyst from Singapore-based research firm Crucial Perspective.
But perhaps the worst trend in restaurant fare is the steady increase in portion sizes.
THE French always manage to do it their way, and when it comes to the growing trend of fusion fare in Paris restaurants, the chefs are calling the shots.
After locally grown produce and bite-sized desserts, organic fare is the third hottest trend at restaurants, according to the National Restaurant Association's survey of 1,600 professional chefs.
But in general richer regions fared better.That continues a longstanding trend.
Mr. Harteveldt called the trend to higher fares "a good thing".
