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TSA Sets Record as 3.13 Million Travelers Screened on Post‑Thanksgiving Sunday

The record comes less than three weeks after a 43‑day government shutdown that strained airport operations.

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ORLANDO, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 26: Travelers move through a TSA security screening line at Orlando International Airport on the day before Thanksgiving in Orlando, Florida, United States, on November 26, 2025. The American Automobile Association projects 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving holiday period, 1.6 million more than last Thanksgiving, setting a new record. (Photo by Paul Hennesy/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Overview

  • TSA said it screened 3,133,924 passengers nationwide on Sunday, Nov. 30, the most in the agency’s history.
  • The total surpassed the previous single‑day high of 3,096,797 recorded on June 22, 2025.
  • Agency data now show all top 10 busiest days above 3 million screenings, with eight occurring in 2025.
  • The figure was announced in a “BREAKING NEWS” post on X during the post‑Thanksgiving travel rush.
  • The milestone followed the shutdown’s disruption, with FAA flight restrictions lifted Nov. 17 and DHS later pledging $10,000 bonuses for TSA officers who worked without pay.