TSA says it screened a record 2.99 million people Sunday, and bigger crowds are on the way

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If you think airports are crowded this summer, it's not your imagination. The TSA says it screened a record number of travelers on Sunday — just under 3 million people. The TSA expects to break the 3 million mark on Friday, as many Americans get an early start on their July 4 travel plans. It's just the start of what promises to be a busy summer.

FILE - Passengers wait in a security line at Denver International Airport on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. The TSA expects to break the 3 million mark on Friday, as many Americans get an early start on their July 4 travel plans. It’s just the start of what promises to be a busy summer. The number of air travelers moving through U.S. airports hit a record Sunday, and the new mark might not last through next weekend.

TSA forecasts that it will break the 3-million barrier on Friday, when many people will be getting an early start on their July 4 holiday travel plans.

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