Dulles International is one of five major airports with designated smoking areas. A study released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found air pollution is five times higher in airports with inside smoking areas compared to those that are smoke- free.

Wednesday - 11/21/2012, 08:57am EST

Tags: dulles airport, smoking, CDC, andrew mollenbeck

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Prepare for unavoidable holiday traffic delays

"Traditionally, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving was the heaviest rush hour of the year. People have realized that doesn't work too well, so we've seen a trend for people to get away as soon as they can conveniently do so," says WTOP Traffic Reporter Bob Marbourg.

Monday - 11/19/2012, 05:01am EST

Tags: Thanksgiving, Bob Marbourg, david dildine, AAA Mid-Atlantic

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Holiday travel: Heads up, more drivers on their phones

The days surrounding Thanksgiving are some of the year's busiest on the roads, and a survey suggests more drivers will have their eyes on their phones while driving.

Monday - 11/19/2012, 04:13am EST

Tags: andrew mollenbeck, Thanksgiving, distracted driving, state farm

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9 tips to snag seats together on holiday flights

Airlines are making it much more difficult for groups of travelers to sit together, but there are ways to find those seats.

Tuesday - 11/13/2012, 06:36am EST

Tags: Thanksgiving, kristi king

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Travelers face high flying airfares for Thanksgiving

Some of the busiest travel days of the year surround the Thanksgiving holiday. And passengers still looking to purchase plane tickets will likely find full flights and high prices.

Friday - 11/09/2012, 07:33am EST

Tags: airfare, Thanksgiving Day, Travelocity, Bestfares.com, Airlines for America

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