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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and public health officials still urge Americans to avoid unnecessary travel.

But millions of people are taking trips, restless from staying home for a year and emboldened by rising vaccination rates.

Since the pandemic began, March has been the 

 for airports around the country, including Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport. There are signs many people 

So, what changes should people expect at the airport and in the air? How can people minimize their risk of transmitting or contracting COVID-19 while traveling? Can the millions of people who are not comfortable flying get extensions on the 

MPR News Host Angela Davis talked to Kyle Potter, executive editor of Thrifty Traveler about how air travel has changed and what to expect going forward. 

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Restless Minnesotans are starting to fly again, emboldened by rising vaccination rates and tempted by cheap fares and expiring vouchers. Host Angela Davis talks to Kyle Potter, executive editor of Thrifty Traveler about what to expect if you take to the sky. 

MPR News with Angela Davis - Restless Minnesotans are starting to fly again, emboldened by rising vaccination rates and tempted by cheap fares and expiring vouchers. Host Angela Davis will talk to Kyle Potter, executive editor of Thrifty Traveler about what to expect if you take to the sky. 

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