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TSA Forecasts 44.3 Million Travelers This Holiday Season

12/23/2025

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Transportation Security Administration (TSA) projects 44.3 million travelers between December 19, 2025, and January 4, 2026.
The busiest day is December 28, 2025, with 2.86 million travelers.
TSA has implemented REAL ID Act requirements and expedited lanes for military families.
Starting February 2026, travelers without proper ID can use Confirm ID, a $45 online identity verification.
Albany International Airport officials advise arriving two hours early and checking bags for prohibited items.

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Story summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) projects 44.3 million travelers between December 19, 2025, and January 4, 2026.
The busiest day is December 28, 2025, with 2.86 million travelers.
TSA has implemented REAL ID Act requirements and expedited lanes for military families.
Starting February 2026, travelers without proper ID can use Confirm ID, a $45 online identity verification.
Albany International Airport officials advise arriving two hours early and checking bags for prohibited items.