TSA says it screened a record 2.99 million people Sunday, and bigger crowds are on the way

Published June 24, 2024 4:35 PM

Associated Press

If you think airports are crowded this summer, it’s not your imagination. The TSA says it screened a record number of travelers on Sunday — just under 3 million people. The TSA expects to break the 3 million mark on Friday, as many Americans get an early start on their July 4 travel plans. It’s just the start of what promises to be a busy summer. Airlines for America, a trade group representing the biggest US airlines, predicts air travel will be up 6.3% this summer compared to last summer.

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