• Holiday travel can be stressful, but a little bit of preparation can make trips easier.
• A lot of people focus on the outbound part of the trip, but flying home can be even more hectic, with bigger crowds and longer lines.
• In fact, more Americans are expected to fly the Sunday after Thanksgiving this year (December 1) than on the Wednesday before the holiday (November 27).
• Here are 6 tips to help you make any flight home after the holidays an easy experience.
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