Metropolitan Airport NewsMetropolitan Airport News

    Subscribe for Updates

    Get the latest local airport and aviation news delivered right into your inbox each week!

    News Updates

    The First American Woman in Space: Unveiling of Sculpture Honors Dr. Sally Ride

    June 18, 2022

    Our Lady of the Skies 2022 Annual Luncheon

    June 17, 2022

    Life-sized Lego Commercial Pilot Unveiled at JFK Terminal 4 Lego Store

    June 16, 2022
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Metropolitan Airport NewsMetropolitan Airport News
    • Latest News
      • Publisher’s Message
      • On Duty
      • Fast Five
      • Airport News
      • Air Cargo
      • Airline News
      • Aviation News
      • Airport Safety & Security
      • Airport Community
      • Airport Employment News
      • Airport Company Spotlight
      • Ground Services
      • Intermodal
      • New York Aviation History
      • Non-Rev Traveler
    • Airport & Aviation Events
    • Airport Employment
    • Latest Issue
    • Contact Us
    Metropolitan Airport NewsMetropolitan Airport News
    Home»Airport Safety & Security»TSA Screened More Than 72 million Passengers and Crew During Record-breaking Spring Travel Season
    Airport Safety & Security

    TSA Screened More Than 72 million Passengers and Crew During Record-breaking Spring Travel Season

    Metropolitan Airport NewsBy Metropolitan Airport NewsApril 23, 20181 Comment2 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) set another screening record during the 2018 spring travel period, March 15 through April 15, with more than 72 million (72,137,639) passengers and nearly 45 million (44,698,036) checked bags screened nationwide. This represents an almost 5 percent increase over the same period last year.

    “Our officers continue to be very effective even with a record number of travelers this season,” said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. “What’s even more impressive is that TSA completed the roll-out of enhanced screening procedures while screening nearly 5 percent more passengers than last year, thanks to our skilled and dedicated people.” 

    Locally, John F. Kennedy International and Newark Liberty International Airports were among the busiest airports in the country during the busy spring break period. (See chart below.)

    The enhanced screening procedures for carry-on baggage, which began at a handful of airports in late summer 2017, are a part of a greater effort to raise the baseline for aviation security. The measures require travelers to place all electronics larger than a cell phone in bins for X-ray screening in standard lanes. Travelers also may be asked to separate dense foods, powders and other items to allow TSA’s screening officers to obtain a clear X-ray image for security purposes. 

    Although the volume of individuals screened was notably high, 95.3 percent of all passengers waited less than 20 minutes at the checkpoint and nearly 93 percent (92.5) of passengers who were in a TSA Pre✓ lane waited less than 5 minutes. 

    On an average travel day, TSA screens approximately 2.1 million passengers and crew. In the busiest days during the holiday travel period, TSA screened as many as 400,000 more passengers per day than usual.

    TSA’s 10 Highest Volume Airports During the Spring Travel Season

    (March 15 – April 15) 

    Airport

    Total Passengers and Crew

    Screened

    LAX

    Los Angeles International

    3,684,488

    JFK

    John F. Kennedy International

    2,856,974

    ORD

    Chicago-O’Hare International

    2,570,336

    SFO

    San Francisco International

    2,342,753

    MCO

    Orlando International

    2,296,304

    ATL

    Hartsfield Atlanta International

    2,273,176

    LAS

    McCarran International

    2,107,528

    MIA

    Miami International

    2,011,107

    EWR

    Newark Liberty International

    1,997,744

    DEN

    Denver International

    1,915,800

    John F. Kennedy International (JFK) Airport News Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) News Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
    Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email
    Metropolitan Airport News
    • Website
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • LinkedIn

    Produced by a team of aviation professionals, and enthusiasts our mission is to inform and update the more than 68,000 employees who work on the metropolitan New York airport properties, as well as the many others that provide goods and services in the surrounding communities.

    RELATED NEWS & UPDATES

    CLEAR Launches Free Reserve Powered by CLEAR Lane at Terminal 4 at JFK

    May 26, 2022

    Whitestone Capital Opens Hampton Inn Newark Airport

    May 25, 2022

    TSA Prepares for Summer Travel Demand and Higher Passenger Volumes

    May 20, 2022

    Kiera Mejia 

    May 7, 2022

    The Ark at JFK Airport

    May 7, 2022

    The ARK at JFK Is Now IATA CEIV Live Animals Certified

    May 6, 2022
    View 1 Comment

    1 Comment

    1. Pingback: TSA: Seven years after Osama bin Laden's death, we're keeping you safe, with your help. | Olionews

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    UPCOMING AIRPORT EVENTS
    LAAMCO Monthly Meeting
    July 06, 2022
    10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    • LaGuardia Airport-(LGA)
    East Elmhurst, New York
    LGA Kiwanis Club Monthly Meeting
    July 14, 2022
    12:00 PM (Noon) to 2:00 PM
    • LaGuardia Airport Marriott Hotel
    East Elmhurst, New York
    JFK Airport Rotary Club Golf Outing
    August 01, 2022
    Brookville Country Club
    Glen Head, New York
    • >> More Airport & Aviation Industry Events
    RELATED NEWS

    The First American Woman in Space: Unveiling of Sculpture Honors Dr. Sally Ride

    By Julia Lauria-BlumJune 18, 2022

    Today a monumental sculpture was publicly unveiled and dedicated to the late astronaut Dr. Sally…

    Life-sized Lego Commercial Pilot Unveiled at JFK Terminal 4 Lego Store

    June 16, 2022

    SAF Has Been Delivered to New York Using Existing Petroleum Pipelines

    June 15, 2022

    PLAY Reintroducing International Flights at New York Stewart International Airport

    June 10, 2022

    Subscribe for Updates

    Get the latest local airport and aviation news delivered right into your inbox each week!

    Metropolitan Airport News provides timely news, information and updates for both Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) employees and businesses that provide services at, and around the major New York airports (JFK, LGA, EWR).

    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    PO Box 300877
    Jamaica, NY 11430 USA
    Phone: (347) 396-0904
    Email Us

    Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Flickr
    JUNE 2022 ISSUE
    Metropolitan Airport News - June-2022
    LATEST COMMENTS
    • Dayna Harap  - Fast Five on The JFK Air Cargo Association Names New President
    • Ryan on Cockpit Jumpseating: The Best Seat in the House
    • Roberta Bassin on Finding Charlie
    • About Us
    • Advertising
    • Charitable Giving Program
    • Back Issue Archive
    • Contact Us
    © 2022 Airport Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.