TSA screenings at airports have been on the rise since as more countries are easing travel restrictions. It was announced that Friday saw the highest number of screenings at airports since the beginning of COVID travel restrictions.
The TSA recorded screening over 2.2 million travelers on Friday – the most since the Sunday after Thanksgiving holiday 2021 when it recorded screening over 2.4 million travelers.
The agency screened over 1.8 million on Saturday and over 2 million on Sunday. The weekend totals nearly double the amount during the same time period last year. It is also the first time screenings reached over 2 million since January 2 this year.
The uprise in screenings comes as more countries announce border openings.