Record Breaking: Over Three Million Travelers Clear US Securitycheckpoint
Money | July 9, 2024, 2:44 a.m.
On Sunday, July 7, more than three million people passed through United States airport security, marking a new record for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This surge in travel, predicted to occur over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, represents the highest number of passengers screened in a single day to date. Amidst easing travel costs, including lower airline ticket and hotel prices, US airlines are expecting a profitable summer season, with most anticipating solid second-quarter profits. Despite the positive outlook, airlines have been receiving an increasing number of complaints, with the US Department of Transportation reporting a significant rise in grievances from travelers. As the number of passengers continues to climb post-pandemic shutdowns, airlines are faced with the challenge of maintaining customer satisfaction amidst a sea of travel-related issues.