TSA Screens Record 3.09 Million Passengers in a Single Day

Sunday marked the busiest day in TSA history, with air travel surging during the Thanksgiving holiday season.

The Transportation Security Administration screened 3.09 million passengers on Sunday, surpassing the previous single-day record set in July by 74,000 travelers.
Thanksgiving week air travel increased by 6% compared to 2023, with the TSA handling over 18 million passengers between November 26 and December 2.
Airlines reported minimal disruptions, with only 0.3% of flights canceled and a 99.6% flight completion rate, though delays affected thousands of travelers.
The Federal Aviation Administration managed a record 232,000 flights over Thanksgiving week, despite ongoing air traffic controller shortages.
TSA officials highlighted safety concerns as agents intercepted a record number of firearms at checkpoints this year, including a loaded handgun on Sunday.