TSA sets all time record for daily screenings
Travelers move through a TSA security screening line at Orlando International Airport on the day before Thanksgiving in Orlando.(Photo by Paul Hennesy/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The Thanksgiving holiday saw millions of people traveling by air, and on Sunday the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it set a new daily screening record with over 3 million travelers screened at airports across the country.
By the numbers:
The TSA says agents screened 3,133,924 individuals, the highest number ever in the agency's history, breaking the previous record of 3,096,797 million screenings on June 22 of this year.
Dig deeper:
2025 a busy year for air travel
TSA says 2025 is a busy one for air travel, with current daily volume of about 2.48 million, compared to 2.47 million in 2024, a daily increase of about 14,000 travelers per day in 2025 over 2024.
What you can do:
TSA Travel Tips
The TSA offers the following tips for travelers:
- Have valid ID: Bring your REAL ID, passport, or other acceptable form of identification and have it out to show the TSA officer at the checkpoint entrance.
- Pack smart: Listen to instructions from TSA officers while at the security checkpoint. Have questions about airport security? Text 275-872 ("AskTSA") to engage our virtual assistant 24/7.
- Enroll in TSA PreCheck: Children 17 and under can join an adult with TSA PreCheck for free – see guidelines here. Enroll through our extended BOGO offer starting tomorrow!
Travelers with disabilities or medical conditions may contact TSA Cares at (855) 787-2227 to request assistance while at the TSA checkpoint. For general information, visit TSA.gov.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This story was reported from Orlando.