Saturday, March 22, 2025 TSA is preparing for the spring and summer travel surge at Harrisburg International Airport, urging travelers to arrive early and follow key guidelines for a smooth experience. As the spring and summer travel seasons draw near, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is gearing up for a significant increase in passenger volume across airports nationwide, including Harrisburg International Airport (MDT). With millions of travelers expected to take to the skies, TSA is urging passengers to plan ahead, arrive early, and follow key guidelines to ensure a smooth, stress-free security screening process.
In recent days, TSA has been screening an average of 2.5 million passengers per day, a figure that is expected to rise during the peak travel months. With these high numbers, preparation is crucial to avoiding delays and ensuring a swift airport experience.
How to Streamline Your Security Screening TSA advises travelers to come prepared for the security process by ensuring they do not pack any prohibited items in their carry-on bags. If an alarm is triggered during screening, TSA officers must take additional time to inspect the bag, which can significantly delay the passenger’s progress. TSA’s security procedures are based on lessons learned from past security threats.
For example, the shoe removal policy was introduced after a 2001 attempt to smuggle explosives in footwear. Similarly, the restriction on liquids was implemented after a 2006 plo.
