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Fewer Washingtonians plan to drive over Fourth of July weekend; number of fliers jumps

Fewer Washingtonians plan to drive over Fourth of July weekend; number of fliers jumps

With gas prices 80 cents a gallon higher than they were a year ago, fewer Washington area residents plan to drive when traveling over the coming holiday weekend. But AAA’s annual survey of Fourth of July weekend travel found a 22 percent jump in the number of area residents who said they plan to fly somewhere.

 

'Pent-up demand' for travel erupts over July 4th holiday

'Pent-up demand' for travel erupts over July 4th holiday

Far more Americans are predicted to hit the road this weekend to celebrate July Fourth than did last year.

 

Americans want to travel more, spend less

Americans want to travel more, spend less

More Americans are planning vacations away from home this Fourth of July weekend, even as summer travelers plan to stick to tight budgets, according to two recent surveys.

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United clears up glitch, travelers on their way

United Airlines’ computers are back up and running at O’Hare International Airport, slowly easing long lines of passengers headed out for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

 

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