A Dollar for Dollar Breakdown of Why Flying Is So Expensive

Wendover Productions gives a dollar for dollar breakdown of why flying is so expensive. The video uses a hypothetical flight from New York City to Washington, D.C. and estimates the per-person cost of every expense that goes into a flight including fuel, crew payment, and airport fees.

Flying is expensive, really expensive, but only kinda, and it’s only partially the airlines’ fault.

Glen Tickle
Glen Tickle

Amelia's dad. Steph's husband. Writer, comedian, gentleman. Good at juggling, bad at chess.