The increase in automobile travel comes despite rising gas prices, up 16 cents per gallon as of Tuesday compared to a year ago. Decreased airfare may play a part in the rising number of air travelers this holiday weekend, up 3.7 percent. AAA reports average domestic airfare is down four percent from last year.

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