Delaware Posts 49% Holiday Airport Traffic Increase Amid Mixed State Results

A TSA-data analysis found that U.S. holiday air travel in 2025 averaged more than 2.53 million passengers a day, 8.2% above pre-pandemic levels, while small regional airports saw the largest proportional surge. Delaware recorded the biggest state-level increase, at 49.1%. The articles also cite $14.5 billion in Airport Infrastructure Grant funding over five years to help airports address rising demand and aging infrastructure. State-specific results varied: South Dakota and Georgia reported increases, while Mississippi and Tennessee reported declines; Massachusetts saw a slight increase.