17 million people are expected to go through airport security, an 8.5 percent increase over 2023.
The Transport Security Administration (TSA) predicts record-high travel rates for Labor Day weekend, expecting to screen 17 million people from Thursday, August 29 to Wednesday, September 4. This is an 8.5 percent increase in travelers compared to 2023, marking the end of an equally busy summer travel season for 2024.
“People are traveling more than ever this summer and TSA along with our airline and airport partners stand ready to close the busiest summer travel period on record during this upcoming Labor Day weekend,” TSA Administrator David Pekoske said.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) is projecting similarly high rates of road travel, encouraging travelers to avoid traffic congestion by departing outside of peak commuter windows.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Administrator Pekoske to receive God’s direction as he heads the Transportation Security Administration.
- For officials in the Departments of Homeland Security and Transportation as they provide travel guidance.
- For safety for the millions of people traveling by air and road this holiday weekend.
Sources: Reuters, UPI News
