America's Transportation Woes Exposed at the World Cup As top football nations gathered in Qatar for the 2022 tournament, a different kind of game was unfolding on the sidelines – one that pitted exhausted travelers against bureaucratic red tape, overcrowded airports, and dwindling resources.
The experience of getting to and from matches became a microcosm for America's broader transportation crisis.
Traveling in a State of Turmoil: Airport Experiences Airports in cities like Doha and Lusail were plagued by long security lines, delayed baggage claims, and frustrated travelers huddled around information screens.