Air Travel to Worsen for the Summer


	Air Travel to Worsen for the Summer

Rebecca Ruiz

4-24-2008 5:36 PM

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Rebecca Ruiz says:

Considering flying this summer? Maybe it's time to start thinking about vacations closer to home that will save you the headache of traveling by air this summer. As this story reports, delays and crowded flights are likely -- as are fare hikes.

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