Average flight from Tri-Cities Regional $200 more expensive than national average

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Average flight from Tri-Cities Regional $200 more expensive than national average

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics reveal that the average fare at Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) is more than $200 higher than the national average, and more than $300 dollars higher than the average fare at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) in 2022. Airport leaders and travel experts in the region say the average doesn't tell the whole story, but supply and demand are the main factors airlines use …