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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Dobkin

Why Americans are flying more than ever

  • The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recorded its busiest travel day in 24 years on June 22, screening nearly 3.1 million passengers.
  • Six of the top 10 busiest travel days in TSA history have occurred in 2025, indicating a significant surge in air travel.
  • TSA anticipates screening over 18.5 million air travelers during the Fourth of July holiday period, from July 1 to July 7.
  • Industry experts interpret the record-breaking travel numbers as a positive sign for the economy and foresee continued year-over-year growth in air travel.
  • Despite an earlier airplane crash that killed 67 people, air travel has not been deterred, leading to renewed calls for upgrades to the country’s aging air traffic control system, including a spending bill supported by Donald Trump.

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