The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) experienced its busiest day in history on December 1st, as officers screened over 3.087 million individuals at airports across the United States.
The surge in passenger numbers is attributed to travelers returning home following the Thanksgiving holiday.
The TSA has advised those who are still in the process of traveling to ensure they arrive at the airport well in advance to accommodate the heightened volume of passengers and the potential for longer wait times at security checkpoints.
This unprecedented number underscores the importance of early arrival at airports during peak travel periods to ensure a smooth transit through security screenings, the TSA said.
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