TSA expects new travel records this Summer

(CNN)– The Transportation Security Administration expects to set new records for air travel this Summer.

TSA Adminstrater David Pekoske says the agency believes it will screen more than 3 million passengers on some peak days this upcoming season.

Pekoske says so far, the agency has screened about 8% more passengers this year than they did at this point last year.

Memorial Day is considered to be the official start of the Summer travel season.