reporter: looking ahead, experts say brace yourself for packed planes and hotels and to pay higher prices. the average round-trip fare is now $360, already up about 50% since january. right now you re at the mercy of the airlines themselves, and that s not a pretty picture. reporter: ahead of this busy summer, there are some things you can do to reduce your stress book early, not just flights but also home rentals and hotel rooms. we re seeing those go pretty fast also consider booking something refundable or reserving on points lester. lots of great advice jo ling, thanks. today s the deadline to file your 2021 taxes, but this year the irs is warning your refund could be delayed while it s still working on processing last year s returns here s tom costello. reporter: first, the good news if you filed your tax returns electronically and you re owed a refund, that money