WASHINGTON — Wouldn’t it be nice to avoid a stressful morning commute, and fly above traffic?

Apparently that’s what “Today” show host Matt Lauer does, according to a new report.

In an effort to keep Lauer happy, NBC News pays to fly him to and from his home in the Hamptons during the week, according to Page Six.

“NBC News chiefs want to do everything to keep [Lauer] happy. They believe