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As the US aviation market begins to see a resurgence in passenger demand, airport queues are beginning to grow. With physical distancing measures in place, this could bode for a chaotic summer ahead. Seattle-Tacoma Airport has launched a new initiative to cope with this, with pe-booked appointments for TSA screenings.
Alaska and Delta passengers, as well as most others, will be able to use the system from today. Photo: Getty Images
More travelers means bigger queues
With the resurgence in travelers in the US notable by the record TSA numbers last week, that presents a new problem for airports. Indeed, as early as mid-April, Seattle-Tacoma Airport was struggling under the burden of a spring break rush. As reported in the News Tribune, a spokesperson for the airport said,
Updated: January 21, 2021, 2:11 pm
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden wave as they arrive at the North Portico of the White House (Alex Brandon, Pool)
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