"Record Low Airfare Prices Reach 2009 Levels"

Airfare in the United States is at a 15-year low, with average prices nearly a quarter less than pre-pandemic levels, attributed to increased competition among airlines. Travel expert Katy Nastro warns that airline mergers could lead to higher fares. Additionally, a guide to the best countries for expats is provided, featuring Portugal and Mexico. In celebrity news, Arnold Schwarzenegger faces criminal tax proceedings, Pierce Brosnan pleads not guilty to walking in thermal areas in Yellowstone National Park, and an American airline passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant mid-flight.