Jennifer C Rykaczewski, President and Executive Director of the Affordable Skies Coalition, has been appointed to the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee at the U.S. Department of Transportation, where she will advise on airline passenger protections and pricing transparency.

Flying doesn’t have to break the bank. Even with rising airline costs, a little planning and a few simple tools—like booking early, tracking

Airfare may look stable, but the total cost tells a different story. Taxes and fees can quietly add up, shaping what travelers actually pay and whether a trip happens at all.