As the 2025 Memorial Day travel weekend kicks off, U.S. airlines including American, United, Delta, Southwest, and Frontier brace for a record surge of 18 million passengers. Airports face long lines, tighter security, and REAL ID enforcement, testing the nation’s travel infrastructure. Travelers are urged to prepare early, check IDs, and arrive ahead. This weekend marks a critical start to a busy, challenging summer travel season.

Anamika Chauhan is a Senior Content Writer at TBO Academy. Specializing in B2B content, she works closely with the marketing team to bring out the outlook about the industry in her write-ups. Connect with her on LinkedIn or write to her at anamika.chauhan@tbo.com