{"id":2097618,"date":"2023-11-13T16:25:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T21:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-record-30-million-americans-will-board-flights-over-thanksgiving-heres-what-to-know\/"},"modified":"2023-11-13T16:29:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T21:29:01","slug":"a-record-30-million-americans-will-board-flights-over-thanksgiving-heres-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-record-30-million-americans-will-board-flights-over-thanksgiving-heres-what-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"A record 30 million Americans will board flights over Thanksgiving. Here&#8217;s what to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fa-record-30-million-americans-will-board-flights-over-thanksgiving-heres-what-to-know%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2097618&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Americans Brace for Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Travel<\/h2>\n<p>Get ready for the busiest airports and \u200clongest lines ever seen this Thanksgiving holiday. According \u2062to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a staggering 30 million \u2064passengers will\u200d be flocking to terminals across\u2063 the United States \u200cbetween November 17 and November 28.<\/p>\n<p>TSA\u2063 Administrator David\u200d Pekoske stated, &#8220;We expect this holiday season to be our busiest ever. In 2023, we have already seen seven of the top 10\u200d busiest travel days in TSA&#8217;s history.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The TSA is anticipating a new all-time record for single-day\u2063 travel, with screenings likely to surpass 2.9 million on November 26. This would\u2064 make \u2064it the busiest travel \u2063day in\u2063 the agency&#8217;s two-decade history.<\/p>\n<p>While the surge in travelers will\u2062 put a strain on TSA \u200bresources, Pekoske assured that the agency has a plan \u2064in place to\u2062 keep wait times for TSA PreCheck flyers under 10 minutes and standard\u200c screening times under 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>The airline industry\u2063 has made a remarkable recovery \u2063after a challenging \u2063few years. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/court-reinstates-bidens-vaccine-mandate\/\" title=\"Court Reinstates Biden\u2019s Vaccine Mandate\">pre-pandemic record<\/a> for daily TSA screenings was broken \u2064this summer, with 2.884 million passengers processed\u2063 on \u2064June\u2063 30. This year,\u2062 the TSA has already documented \u200dseveral days with 2.8 million \u200cpassengers screened.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure \u2064a smooth and efficient screening process, the TSA reminded passengers to review guidelines for what can be packed or carried onto planes. Additionally, more airports have implemented scanning machines\u200b that eliminate the need for passengers to\u2064 remove laptops and liquids, making the process faster and more thorough.<\/p>\n<p>However, there\u200b is a concerning trend of gun seizures at U.S. airports. Security checkpoint officers are now seizing firearms at a rate equivalent to nearly every hour of every day. The TSA warned\u200c that the number of gun seizures\u200b is \u2062on track to surpass\u2062 last year&#8217;s record high of 6,542.<\/p>\n<p>Pekoske emphasized that \u200bthe TSA is well-staffed and retaining \u200cofficers\u200d due to the recent pay\u2064 raise approved by\u2064 Congress. With a 30% increase in\u200c pay for TSA employees, attrition\u2062 has \u200bdeclined.<\/p>\n<p>As Americans prepare to embark on their Thanksgiving \u2064travels, it is crucial to stay informed \u2063and follow\u2062 the necessary protocols to ensure a \u2063safe and efficient \u200cjourney.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How many passengers are\u2063 expected to travel through US airports during the Thanksgiving \u2064season?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Americans are preparing\u2064 for what is\u200b expected to be a record-breaking travel season. According to\u200c the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), an immense number of 30 million passengers will be heading to airports across \u200cthe United\u200d States between November 17 and November 28. This figure underscores the enduring\u200d popularity of Thanksgiving\u200b as a\u200c time for families to come together and celebrate.<\/p>\n<p>The sheer volume of travelers\u200c is anticipated to result in the busiest\u200c airports and longest \u2064lines ever witnessed in \u200brecent history. Airports\u2062 such as Hartsfield-Jackson\u200b Atlanta \u2063International, Los Angeles International, and Chicago O&#8217;Hare \u200dare expected to bear the brunt of this surge in passenger traffic. Meanwhile, major hubs including Dallas\/Fort Worth \u200cInternational and Denver International are \u200calso\u2062 predicted to experience a significant increase in visitors. <\/p>\n<p>The reasons behind \u2064this expected travel influx\u200c are multi-faceted. Strong economic conditions and \u200dincreased consumer confidence have allowed more \u2064people to\u200b afford the luxury of\u200b air travel. Additionally,\u2064 falling airfares, coupled with various travel deals and discounts, have further\u200d enticed individuals and families to embark on Thanksgiving trips.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is \u200cnot \u200bjust the high number\u2062 of travelers \u200dthat could potentially cause a headache for passengers. The TSA is facing its own set of challenges in terms of ensuring a smooth and secure \u2063travel \u200cexperience. Despite efforts\u200d to \u200dexpand its workforce and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/thanksgiving-looming-government-shutdown-could-cause-disaster-for-holiday-travel\/\" title=\"Thanksgiving: Looming government shutdown could cause disaster for holiday travel\">streamline security procedures<\/a>, it \u200dremains to be seen whether the agency will be able to handle the significantly high volume of travelers effectively. <\/p>\n<p>To cope with \u2063this surge in passenger numbers, airports and airlines have implemented\u2062 a number of measures. These include increased staffing levels, expanded \u200bsecurity lanes, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-record-30-million-americans-will-board-flights-over-thanksgiving-heres-what-to-know\/\" title=\"A record 30 million Americans will board flights over Thanksgiving. Here's what to know\">additional customer service representatives<\/a> to assist travelers. Moreover,\u200d passengers are urged\u2062 to check their flight status and arrive at the\u2063 airport well \u2064in advance of their departure time to allow for possible delays and longer wait times.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the challenges, \u200bit is \u2063important\u200c to remain positive and focused on the true spirit \u2062of Thanksgiving. While \u2063traveling during this period may be arduous, it is ultimately an opportunity to\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/settlement-project-autumn-conference-on-asian-american-values-and-threats-that-families-face\/\" title=\"Settlement Project Autumn Conference on Asian American Values and Threats That Families Face\">strengthen familial bonds<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-study-committee-head-to-introduce-amendment-cutting-spending-to-pre-covid-19-levels\/\" title=\"GOP Study Committee leader to propose amendment reducing spending to pre-pandemic levels.\">create lasting\u2064 memories<\/a>. The holiday season is a time for gratitude, and the inconvenience of crowded airports should not\u2064 overshadow \u2062the\u2063 appreciation for \u200cthe ability to spend time with\u2063 loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>As Thanksgiving approaches, Americans across the nation \u200bare bracing themselves for what\u2063 is expected to be an \u2062unparalleled travel rush. With the number of travelers reaching an all-time high, preparation \u2063and\u200d patience will be key to\u200d ensuring a \u2062smooth and enjoyable journey. So, as you finalize your travel plans and pack your bags, \u2064remember to embrace the spirit of\u2063 Thanksgiving\u2064 and stay optimistic \u200cas \u200dyou navigate the hustle and\u2064 bustle of the \u2063airport terminals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Americans who plan to travel by plane over the Thanksgiving holiday next week will face the longest lines and busiest airports ever seen, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Flights across the United States will be stuffed in the coming weeks as 30 million passengers flock to terminals between Friday, Nov. 17, and Tuesday, Nov.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2097620,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2097618","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2097618","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2097618"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2097618\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2097620"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2097618"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2097618"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2097618"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}