Fred Business News - The U.S. military will open up airspace for commercial air travel during the Independence Day weekend to relieve congestion, the U.S. Department of Transportation said Wednesday.

The Department of Defense will free up airspace off the East Coast, from Maine to Florida, from 6 p.m. ET on July 3 to 6 a.m. ET on July 7, according to the Transportation Department.

"Today's announcement will help ensure that travelers don't have to celebrate Independence Day by being stuck on an airplane," said U.S. Transportation ...   more »