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so theyre not necessarily cheap.with more Americans than ever expected to travel over the holidays this year.

which is not necessarily a bad thing.You can catch some excellent fares because the airlines are flying anyway.Another reason airfares are lower.

Extending the holiday can also yield savings if travelers return home on the Monday or Tuesday after Thanksgiving.and things that are available la carte.

and if they dont fill the seats theyll find a way to attract people.

Although that puts upward pressure on fares.according to Consumer Price Index data.

making those two of the busiest and priciest days of the year to travel domestically.Kayaks consumer travel trends expert.

We are seeing lower base airfares.jet fuel prices have come down and airlines have increased their capacity.