07/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/15/2024 15:24
BOISE, Idaho - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Sunday, July 14, 2024, screened a record 9,503 people through the security checkpoint at Boise Airport (BOI). This single day record surpassed the previous record set on Sunday, July 7, 2024, when 9,467 people were screened.
This summer, TSA security checkpoints have been busy at airports nationwide. TSA set a single day record nationally on Sunday, July 7, 2024, when 3,013,413 people were screened. Due to the sustained high passenger volumes locally and nationally, TSA continues to advise air travelers to arrive at the airport early and prepared for every step of the travel process.
During the first six months of 2024, TSA officers at BOI have screened nearly 1.3 million departing travelers. This is 6.1% increase from the same period last year when TSA officers screened around 1,224,000 people at BOI. During the 12 months of 2023, TSA at BOI screened about 2,611,000 departing travelers through the airport's security checkpoints.
"The growth at BOI in recent months has been exceptional. In close partnership with the airport and airlines, we have been able to maintain the efficiency of our security operations despite the highest passenger volumes ever at BOI," said TSA Federal Security Director for Idaho Andy Coose.
TSA is also reminding travelers to avoid bringing items in their carry-on and checked luggage that are not allowed to travel on a commercial aircraft. Over the past few days, TSA officers have discovered multiple prohibited items, many of which are used for camping and other outdoor activities. Those items include:
Three axes discovered by TSA at BOI on Monday, July 15, 2024.All of these items were discovered in checked baggage with the exception of the three axes. Those were discovered in a carry-on bag during routine X-ray screening at the security checkpoint.
TSA officers also discovered a stun gun in the carry-on luggage of a traveler on Sunday around 5:20 a.m. Stun Guns can be transported on an aircraft in checked luggage and must be packed in a manner that renders the device inoperable from accidental discharge. Note that many of these devices are manufactured with lithium batteries.
There is no indication that any of these incidents are related. All of the travelers voluntarily abandoned the items to TSA and were allowed to continue on their travels.
"We have said it before and we will say it again. TSA is asking all travelers to know what is in your checked and carry-on luggage to ensure that you are not bringing prohibited items to the airport," said TSA Idaho FSD Coose. "With a record number of people traveling, we all need to do our part and share in the responsibility to keep security operations running smoothly and efficiently."
Final advice from TSA
Here are some tips to help all travelers have a smooth trip through the security checkpoint at any airport: