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Busy summer ahead as TSA screens 2.95 million passengers in 24 hours

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
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As Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial start of summer, the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reached an unprecedented milestone. On Friday, May 24, 2024, TSA officials screened 2.95 million passengers in a single day.

This number surpasses the previous record of 2.91 million set during Thanksgiving last year, signalling a potentially bustling summer travel season ahead. Notably, five of the ten busiest travel days on record in the US have occurred since May 16, 2024.

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American Airlines leads the charge

During the Memorial Day travel period, American Airlines anticipated flying nearly 4 million passengers on 36,000 flights, reflecting a 10% increase from the same period last year. American Airlines, the world’s largest carrier by passenger volume, utilized its extensive network of hubs, including Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), and Dallas (DFW), to manage the surge in travellers.

Other major carriers follow suit

United Airlines expected to see a similar uptick in traffic, with around 3 million passengers flying with the Star Alliance member over the holiday period—an increase of approximately 10% from last year. Delta Air Lines also projected significant growth, planning to carry just under 3 million passengers, a 5% rise from last year’s figures.

A promising summer travel outlook

The Memorial Day weekend traditionally heralds the beginning of the peak summer travel season in the US. Airlines for America, an industry trade group, forecasts that airlines nationwide will transport 271 million passengers from now until the end of August. This figure represents a 5.6% increase from last year’s 255 million passengers, translating to about 26,000 flights per day—up 1,400 daily flights from 2023.

Preparing for a busy sky

The immense scale of the US commercial aviation operation necessitates meticulous planning, often years in advance. Airlines have been ramping up their preparations for these critical summer months.

Addressing air traffic control challenges

With the increase in flights, the demand for air traffic controllers has never been higher. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is actively recruiting and training new controllers to meet the heightened demand, especially in congested areas like New York City.

This region has seen voluntary flight reductions from airlines, including JetBlue, to alleviate congestion at major airports such as John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

Despite these challenges, JetBlue continues to expand its international routes. Last week, the airline launched a new service from JFK to Edinburgh (EDI), joining its existing European destinations from JFK, including Amsterdam (AMS), London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), and Paris (CDG).

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