TSA sets new record for number of travelers screened in a single day
Is TSA Ready for Record-Breaking Summer Crowds?
The TSA reported a new record for the number of travelers screened in one day, with over 2.95 million passengers on the Friday before Memorial Day weekend. This surpasses the previous record set the day after Thanksgiving last year. The surge in travelers indicates a potentially busy summer season, with road travel also expected to hit record levels according to AAA, projecting the busiest Memorial Day weekend in nearly two decades.
How many airline passengers did the TSA screen on the record-setting day mentioned in the article?
On the record-setting day mentioned in the article, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened 2,951,163 airline passengers. This number surpassed the previous record of 2,907,378 set on the Sunday after Thanksgiving last year. The record was set on Friday, May 24th, during the lead-up to the Memorial Day weekend.
How many of the 10 busiest-ever travel days reported by the TSA have occurred since May 16?
Five of the 10 busiest-ever travel days reported by the TSA have occurred since May 16.