Record-Breaking Memorial Day Weekend Travel at U.S. Airports

Over 2.9 million travelers screened in a single day, signaling a busy summer ahead despite economic concerns.

Friday saw the highest number of airline travelers ever screened by TSA, surpassing the previous record set last Thanksgiving.
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport experienced its busiest day ever, with over 111,000 people screened.
AAA forecasts that 43.8 million Americans will travel over Memorial Day weekend, the highest in nearly 20 years.
Despite inflation and high living costs, Americans are prioritizing travel, with airfares slightly down from pre-pandemic levels.
TSA expects this summer to be the busiest in its history, with five of its top ten busiest days occurring this month.