TSA expects to screen nearly 19M air travelers over July 4 weekend

(NewsNation) — A lot of people plan to travel over the Fourth of July holiday weekend as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it’s prepared to screen 18.7 million air travelers between Tuesday, June 30, and Monday, July 6.

The highest traffic is expected on Thursday, July 2, with an expected 3 million people traveling through airports that day.

“We’re thrilled so many passengers are planning travel to enjoy America’s milestone 250th birthday and celebrate the greatest nation on earth,” said Ha Nguyen McNeill, TSA senior official........

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