TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
399,592
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,622
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jun 28, 11:59 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks air travel demand during the week of June 22-28, 2026, by measuring the average daily number of passengers screened by the Transportation Security Administration at U.S. airports. The actual screening data released by the TSA will determine which threshold levels are exceeded.
Resolution is based on the weekly average TSA airport screenings for the week ending June 28, 2026, as officially reported by the TSA. Each market corresponds to a specific threshold, ranging from 1.8 million to 2.8 million daily average screenings. A market resolves to Yes if the reported weekly average exceeds its designated threshold; otherwise it resolves to No. The data source is the official TSA reporting. Trading concludes at 11:59 PM on June 28, 2026, and the contract expires at the earlier of either the first 9:00 AM following TSA data release for June 28, 2026, or one week after June 28, 2026.
Prediction market odds on this event reflect real-time trader conviction and aggregate information from participants with skin in the game. Analyst forecasts for TSA check-in volumes typically rely on historical seasonal patterns, economic indicators, and travel surveys. Markets often diverge from traditional forecasts when new data emerges—such as fuel prices, holiday schedules, or economic shifts—that traders price in faster than published analyst reports. Comparing the current odds to consensus analyst expectations can reveal whether the market is pricing in optimism or caution relative to baseline summer travel assumptions.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order-book mechanism where traders buy and sell shares tied to the outcome: either "more than 2 million average daily screenings" or "2 million or fewer." On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The price of each share reflects the implied probability that the threshold will be exceeded, ranging from 0 to 100 cents. Traders profit by buying low and selling high, or by taking directional positions based on their forecast of summer travel volume. Liquidity and spreads depend on overall interest and recent news flow affecting TSA projections.
This market resolves around Jun 29, 2026, after the week of June 22–28, 2026 concludes. The outcome is determined by verifying the actual average daily TSA check-in volume for that week against credible public sources. If the verified average exceeds 2 million screenings per day, the affirmative outcome wins; otherwise, the negative outcome prevails. Resolution typically occurs within days of the week's end, once official data is published and confirmed.
Several catalysts could shift odds before resolution. Economic data—inflation, employment, consumer confidence—affects discretionary travel demand. Fuel prices and airline pricing strategies influence booking patterns. Holidays, school schedules, and major events in June 2026 could drive or suppress airport traffic. Weather disruptions or operational incidents at major hubs may reduce throughput. TSA staffing announcements or policy changes could also impact screening capacity. Additionally, real-time TSA throughput reports released during the week itself will likely trigger sharp repricing as traders update their forecasts based on actual volumes.