TSA Screens Record 3.087 Million Passengers During Thanksgiving Travel Surge

Dec 2, 2024, 03:23 PM

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported that it screened a record-breaking 3.087 million airline passengers on Sunday, December 1st, marking the busiest day ever for TSA screenings. This surge in travel was part of the Thanksgiving holiday rush, with more than 31 million people flying during the week, a 6% increase from the previous year. The record-breaking day was the second time in TSA's 23-year history that screenings exceeded 3 million passengers in a single day. The high volume of travelers was noted as they returned home after the holiday, with airports nationwide experiencing significant traffic.