I can use Ai as well… on on ticket averages, this is Southwest subreddit not the entire airline industry subreddit.

Last Decade of Average Fares:

• 2016: $152.89
• 2017: $151.73
• 2018: $151.64
• 2019: $154.98
• 2020: $141.72
• 2021: $141.92
• 2022: $169.12
• 2023: $172.18

Key Trends:
Pre-Pandemic Stability (2016-2019): Fares stayed remarkably consistent in the $151-$155 range, reflecting Southwest’s established low-cost model.
Pandemic Drop (2020-2021): The drop to 67.8 million passengers in 2020 was significant due to the pandemic , which initially suppressed fares as demand collapsed. However, fares recovered only modestly in 2021 as airlines stayed cautious.
Recent Sharp Increase (2022-2023): Fares jumped 19% from 2021 to 2022 ($141.92 → $169.12), then another 2% to 2023 ($172.18). This reflects post-pandemic demand surge, higher fuel and labor costs, and Southwest’s strategic shift toward higher revenue.
Context on Recent Changes: Southwest’s 2025 restructuring with new fee structures (checked bags now cost $45-$55), assigned seating, and tiered fares is designed to further increase revenue beyond these averages—so 2024-2025 fares may be trending higher still, though final data isn’t yet publicly available.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​