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TSA Screens Record 2.95 Million Passengers on May 24, Highest in 22 Years

May 25, 2024, 01:00 PM

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported a record-breaking number of travelers passing through airport security checkpoints over the Memorial Day weekend. On Friday, May 24, 2024, the TSA screened 2.95 million passengers, the highest number ever recorded in a single day, marking the most individuals screened by the TSA in 22 years. This surpassed the previous record set on February 4, 2019, following the Super Bowl. The surge in travelers was part of a broader trend, with the TSA expecting to screen 18 million travelers from Friday through the following Wednesday. Thursday, May 23, also saw significant traffic, with 2.89 million people screened nationwide and 111,000 specifically at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, breaking its own record. Travelers faced large crowds and flight delays as they navigated the busiest day of the holiday weekend.