(Undated) The Christmas rush at the airport starts today. Officials expect air travel volume to exceed Thanksgiving, which itself set records.
TSA Officer Lazaro Adan advises travelers against putting wrapped gifts in their luggage.
Security lines are expected to be long, so some top TSA brass plan to work alongside rank-and-file employees to get travelers safely on their way. This comes as the Eastern U.S. is set to deal with freezing weather starting this weekend.