Overview

• TSA screened 3,096,293 passengers on June 22, narrowly surpassing the previous record of 3,088,836 set after Thanksgiving 2024.
• Chicago O’Hare recorded its busiest day ever with 114,000 travelers processed through security on June 22.
• Officials project more than 18.5 million people will pass through TSA checkpoints in the first week of July, with July 6 estimated as the single busiest day at 2.9 million flyers.
• TSA is coordinating with airport, airline and FAA partners to deploy extra officers, canine teams and screening technology during peak travel periods.
• Passengers are urged to arrive early, adhere to the 3.4-ounce liquid limit, carry REAL ID and use TSA PreCheck to help reduce wait times.