The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that 3.13 million passengers were screened at U.S. airports on Sunday, a new record that eclipses all previous tallies. The agency’s tweet on X highlighted the figure—3,133,924 people—and noted that the top ten busiest days in TSA history all fell within the last two years, with the third‑ranked day occurring on the Sunday after Thanksgiving in 2024.
The milestone comes less than a month after the 43‑day federal shutdown that knocked many airports out of commission and left TSA staff and air traffic controllers without pay for a time. The shutdown forced the Federal Aviation Administration to slash flights in 40 major U.S. cities and triggered a nationwide scramble for staff in essential services.
When the shutdown ended on November 17, the FAA lifted travel restrictions following a review of safety data and a decline in “staffing‑trigger events” across air‑traffic control facilities.
Earlier this month, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that TSA officers who performed “above and beyond” while working unpaid will receive $10,000 bonuses. The move was made just in time for the rush of holiday travel.
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