Millions of Americans typically travel for the holidays. Let us help you navigate the possibilities and avoid the gridlock.

We’re Natalie Compton and Andrea Sachs, travel reporters for By The Way, The Washington Post’s travel section. Natalie has reported from far-flung places, from Southeast Asia to the world’s largest truck stop. Andrea has hung out with penguins in the Falkland Islands and Dolly Parton fans in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Now we want to help you with your holiday travel.

What’s the busiest day for road trips? How much earlier should you arrive at the airport during peak travel season? How do you get the best deals on last-minute trips? Ask us these questions and more during our live chat on Tuesday at 12 p.m. Eastern time.

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Alexandra Pannoni, newsroom talent and community editor, produced this live chat.