TSA prepares for high travel volume ahead of travel season

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WASHINGTON- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to screen high volumes of passengers at airport security checkpoints nationwide this summer travel season, which begins Memorial Day weekend and runs through Labor Day.  The agency forecasts Friday, May 26, to be the busiest day of the long weekend, projecting to screen approximately 2.6 million passengers.

“TSA is ready to handle this summer’s anticipated increase in travel. Our staffing levels are better and this is largely due to better pay for all TSA employees which starts on July 1st,” said TSA Administrator David Pekoske.

Based on some of the most recent trends at the nation’s airports, TSA recommends the following seven tips to get through the TSA security checkpoint quickly and efficiently:

  • If you are using PreCheck, make sure your Known Traveler Number (KTN) is in your reservation.
  • Pack with an empty bag, and be sure you do not pack a prohibited item.
  • Give yourself plenty of time.
  • Listen to the instructions of TSA officers at screening checkpoints.
  • Respect TSA officers and other frontline airline employees
  • Be sure to bring an acceptable ID
  • Contact TSA if you have any questions, complaints, or if you are in need of assistance.



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