TSA Warning Will Affect Labor Day Travelers In Michigan

This summer has been one of the busiest summers for traveling in Michigan history. With the upcoming holiday, it will only get worse.

Labor Day is often the last chance for Michiganders to leave the area and take a vacation before their crazy family schedules gear up in the fall.

With the massive surge that will be happening in Michigan airports for Labor Day weekend, there are some steps that you can take ahead of time to prevent any delays on your end.

TSA Issues Warning Ahead Of Labor Day Travel

On August 21st, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that they are preparing for the "busiest Labor Day travel period on record."

More than 17 million people are expected to go through TSA security checkpoints from Thursday, August 29th through Wednesday, September 4th.

The peak day that is projected falls on August 30th, "when TSA expects to screen 2.86 million people."

On July 7th, 2024, the agency achieved a new milestone: security officers screened more than 3 million people in ONE DAY!

With that being said, the agency is making sure that its staff is ready to meet all of the wait time standards so people can be as in and out as possible.

However, with the increase in travel numbers, TSA is suggesting that you follow a few guidelines to make your travel days easier.

This Is What The TSA Says To Do Before Labor Day Travel In Michigan

To avoid any issues or breakdowns, TSA released tips and tricks to make sure you have what you need to know before you arrive at a Michigan airport.

If you keep scrolling, you will see what TSA suggests before flying this Labor Day weekend.

Let's plan accordingly together!