Additionally, TSA screened 324 million travelers in 2020 compared to 824 million passengers from 2019. The lowest-level hit on April 14, 2020, with about 87,500 passengers screened in the U.S. However, the last figure from TSA marked a new milestone in air travel rates.
TSA is responsible for security for more than 440 federalized airports and had about 50,000 transportation security officers. Nevertheless, the agency said a full recovery in the air travel industry might not be possible this year. In a statement in December, TSA said: “will remain well below pre-pandemic levels through most of 2021.”
TSA expects a surge in Spring break
Furthermore, TSA installed about 6,800 acrylic barriers on security checkpoints at several airports last year; over its role in implementing covid-19 related safety protocols. Last week, the agency added some of its officers at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport are expecting an increase in travelers for spring break.
Airline companies also said they’re expecting more demand in the air travel industry with fast Covid vaccines roll-out.
