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TSA expects to screen nearly 19M air travelers over July 4 weekend
Key takeaways
- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it s prepared to screen 18.7 million air travelers between Tuesday, June 30, and Monday, July 6.
- The highest traffic is expected on Thursday, July 2, with an expected 3 million people traveling through airports that day.
- TSA security checkpoints are fully staffed and prepared to welcome these travelers and handle the large passenger volumes expected during the Fourth of July holiday period, McNeill added.
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Soriano - 06/26/26 11:16 AM ET Comments: Link copied by Ashley N. Soriano - 06/26/26 11:16 AM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING (News Nation) — A lot of people plan to travel over the Fourth of July holiday weekend as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it s prepared to screen 18.7 million air travelers between Tuesday, June 30, and Monday, July 6.
The highest traffic is expected on Thursday, July 2, with an expected 3 million people traveling through airports that day.
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