DENER (KDVR) — Denver International Airport is gearing up for a busy Labor Day Weekend. Airport officials say they expect more than one million passengers between Sep. 2 – 7, doubling numbers from 2020.
However, the delta variant could threaten a long-term comeback for the airport, and travel overall.
According to a DIA spokesperson, TSA levels were down about 13% for August, compared to 2019.
Last week, numbers suffered a deeper decline; in part, officials believe, as Denver Public School students headed back to school.
- Tuesday, Aug. 24: Down 23%
- Wednesday, Aug. 25: Down 30%
- Thursday, Aug. 26: Down 24%
For those heading to the airport this weekend, a federal mask mandate is still in effect. Travelers can expect to see fewer TSA lanes, while work is ongoing for the Great Hall project is ongoing.