Reports and Statistics
Domestic Airfare Consumer Report
The Domestic Airfare Consumer Report is a quarterly publication that shows average fares for domestic routes flown by U.S. airlines. Following deregulation of the U.S. airline industry in 1978, carriers compete in an open marketplace, and while the government no longer regulates the fares airlines charge, the Department provides considerable information to the public with respect to airfares. The Department, through the Office of Aviation Analysis, publishes the Domestic Airfare Consumer Report on a quarterly basis, which provides information on average airfare paid by consumers in the top 1,000 domestic city-pair markets in the continental United States. The source of all data is the DOT's Origin and Destination Survey.
Airline Financial Review
On a quarterly basis the Office of Aviation Analysis produces a Financial and Traffic Review report that provides detailed information on the financial condition of U.S. airlines. The information includes staff comments, charts, and tables.
Standard Industry Fare Level (SIFL)
Following airline deregulation, the Department of Transportation from 1979 onwards has continued to calculate the Standard Industry Fare Level (SIFL) adjustment factor to aid in the evaluation of air carrier pricing in the free market. The SIFL calculation is also used by the Internal Revenue Service in imputing the value of free transportation provided on corporate aircraft. The SIFL calculation is updated semiannually.
U.S. International Air Passenger and Freight Statistics
The U.S. International Air Passenger and Freight Statistics quarterly report has been developed to provide the public with additional access to international aviation data relating to service and traffic levels in specific international markets. The report is restricted to nonstop commercial traffic between international points and U.S. airports.