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O’Hare Screens 115,962 Passengers in Busiest Day on Record

The milestone marked the fourth day this summer that TSA nationwide checkpoints screened more than 3 million travelers, highlighting rising strain on airport security operations.

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Overview

  • The previous screening record of 113,772 at O’Hare was set on June 22, and the third-highest daily total of 111,278 occurred on June 19.
  • Seven of O’Hare’s ten busiest days have taken place since June, including peaks on July 17, June 23, July 6 and June 8.
  • This summer’s volumes have exceeded those recorded during holiday peaks in 2023 and 2024, highlighting elevated post-pandemic passenger demand.
  • TSA officials are urging travelers to arrive early and pack strategically as they anticipate continued high screening volumes.
  • The surge in passenger throughput is placing growing pressure on O’Hare’s security operations to manage unprecedented volumes.