Record-Breaking Sunday: Busiest Day Ever at U.S. Airports

The Sunday after Thanksgiving set a new record as the busiest day ever at U.S. airports, with over 2.9 million passengers screened by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), surpassing the previous record set in June. Despite the high volume of travelers, flight operations remained relatively smooth, with only a small percentage of flights canceled. Airlines took precautions to avoid the disruptions experienced last year, including Southwest, which purchased additional deicing trucks and updated crew-scheduling technology. The government also increased staffing and opened new air routes to accommodate the holiday travel season.