Friday, August 23, 2024 The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) i s gearing up for what is expected to be the busiest Labor Day travel period in history. From Thursday, August 29, through Wednesday, September 4, Transportation Security Administration anticipates screening over 17 million passengers, with the peak travel day projected for August 30, when an estimated 2.86 million travelers will pass through security.
This summer has already seen unprecedented air travel volumes, marking the highest in Transportation Security Administration ’s history. Since Memorial Day weekend, Transportation Security Administration has screened 239.8 million passengers—an average of 2.
7 million per day. Notably, the ten busiest travel days in the agency’s history have occurred since May 2024, including a record-breaking day on July 7, when Transportation Security Administration officers screened more than 3 million people in a single day. “ Transportation Security Administration , along with our airline and airport partners, is fully prepared to close out this record-setting summer travel season during the upcoming Labor Day weekend,” said Transportation Security Administration Administrator David Pekoske.
“Our dedicated workforce is working tirelessly to ensure the safety and efficiency of our transportation system, especially as we continue to implement new checkpoint technologies that enhance security and improve the passenger experience.” Transportation Security Ad.