TSA screens record 2.95 million airline passengers in one day

Travelers arrive at the Newark Liberty International Airport during the Memorial Day weekend in Newark, New Jersey, Friday. WASHINGTON >> The U.S. Transportation Security Administration said it screened 2.95 million airline passengers Friday, the highest number ever on a single day. The record travel coincides with the Memorial Day weekend that marks the beginning of the U.S. summer travel season. Last week, a group representing major U.S. airlines forecast record summer travel with airlines expected to transport 271 million passengers, up 6.3% from last year. The TSA said Friday’s travel...