U.S. TSA Reporting Busiest Passenger Screening Days In Agency’s History

Aviation Week
Aaron Karp
21 June 2024

The three busiest passenger screening days in the 22-year history of the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have occurred in the last 30 days, with the agency predicting continuing high volumes at checkpoints this summer and encouraging passengers to arrive at airports early.

The three busiest-ever days at TSA checkpoints since the agency's establishment in 2001 were May 24, on which 2.95 million passengers were screened nationally; June 14, which saw 2.93 million passengers screened; and June 19, when 2.91 million passengers were screened.

The passenger numbers recorded by the TSA indicate persistently strong air travel demand in the U.S. in the aftermath of the pandemic. 

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