The number of air travelers dropped slightly last week after 12 straight weeks of growth. The TSA said it screened nearly 4.7 million people, down from 4.8 million the week prior — about 4% less and about a quarter of equivalent days' screenings in 2019.
The Transportation Security Administration said it screened nearly 4.7 million people last week, down from the 4.8 million the previous week. That's a decline of about 4 percent and is about a quarter of travelers screened on the equivalent days in 2019.
Major airlines have also said they are seeing a slowdown in business as the number of coronavirus cases climbs nationwide. American Airlines recently warned 25,000 of its employees to expect a possible furlough. United Airlines, which recently reached a buyout deal with pilots, said its cuts could reach 36,000 employees.
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