4th of July travel expected to hit record high: Busiest days to fly and drive
More than 72 million people are expected to travel over the week of the Fourth of July, setting a new record, according to AAA.
More than 72 million people are expected to travel over the week of the Fourth of July, setting a new record, according to AAA.
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