TSA Screens Record 2.95 Million Passengers on Thanksgiving Sunday

The TSA screened a record 2.95 million passengers on Sunday following Thanksgiving, breaking the previous single-day record set during the 2023 holiday period.

The milestone reflects both recovered travel demand and continued growth in U.S. domestic aviation traffic.

Staffing Response

TSA deployed additional officers at major hub airports, achieving average wait times under 20 minutes at PreCheck lanes and 35 minutes in standard screening. Automated screening lanes contributed to throughput improvements.

Airlines reported minimal security-related delays despite the volume surge, crediting improved coordination between carriers and TSA on passenger flow management.