Plan ahead for cheapest, most bearable holiday travel

DALLAS (AP) — If you haven’t booked your holiday trip yet, there is no time to waste. Prices are already rising for the days around Thanksgiving as seats become more scarce and will start rising dramatically for the December holidays, if history is any guide.
Here’s what to expect if you’re traveling between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day:
—Fares: Holiday travelers may find a little something extra in their stocking — airfares should be a bit lower than