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k <br /> i <br /> 2-2-2 <br /> In th seven markets where Eugene fares were reported to be higher, <br /> difference ranged from $14 to $40 more than Portland fares, with the exception <br /> ' of Honolul which ranged between $50 and $130 higher in Eugene. Air fare to <br /> ~ Honolulu i often higher from Eugene because tour operators who promote the <br /> Hawaiian m rket are centered in the Portland area. Honolulu fares also reflect <br /> i <br /> increases wring holidays and vacation periods, including Spring Break in <br /> March. <br /> Fares compared in this study apply only to travel between noon Monday and <br /> noon Thurs ay, and between noon Saturday and noon Sunday. Advance purchase <br /> fares for ther travel times are slightly higher, but reflect similar price <br /> comparabil ty. <br /> The f re comparison study was conducted by Away/Ask Mr. Foster Travel, a <br /> <br /> ~rr ~ Eugene tra el agency, on behalf of the Aviation Committee of the Eugene Area <br /> Chamber of Commerce. <br /> ~ Compa able fares in Eugene, combined with easy airport access, convenient <br /> parking, a d time saved in driving to Portland, may make Eugene departures more <br /> economical and time-efficient for many travelers than driving to Portland <br /> Internatio al to board flights. <br /> -30- <br /> i <br /> . _ ~ <br /> - - <br /> I <br /> <br />