The TSA broke its record for most people screened in a single day on Sunday, June 23. Agents screened 2.99 million airline passengers, breaking the previous record of 2.5 million reached a month earlier on Friday, May 24.
The TSA’s top five busiest days of all time have occurred in the past four weeks. According to the TSA, this summer’s record-breaking travel volumes across America will continue through the July 4 holiday period. The period begins on Thursday, June 28, and continues through Monday, July 8.
The agency expects to screen the most travelers ever on June 28, anticipating more than 3 million people.
In total, the TSA is predicting it will screen more than 32 million passengers over the holiday period. That is an increase of 5.4% over the last year.
So, for those heading to the airport for a July 4 trip, make sure to get there early.
