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Millions of Americans are expected to surpass pre-pandemic travel levels during the holiday season, with over 115 million people hitting the roads and airports, according to AAA. Airlines anticipate a 16% increase from last year, with more than 39 million flyers during the two-week stretch. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is closely monitoring airline performance, aiming to avoid a repeat of Southwest Airlines’ holiday meltdown from the previous year.