Last Week had the Most Airline Passengers Since Pandemic Plunge

The TSA screened over 8 million passengers last week, surpassing the previous pandemic-era record of 7.5 million set the week after Christmas. The number of passengers dropped 95% between February and April of 2020. Last week airline travel was around 50% of pre-pandemic levels.

Weeks measured Saturday to Sunday.
Chart: CHRIS A. WILLIAMS / Staff Source: Transportation Security Administration