If you’re headed to Sacramento International Airport this Indigenous Peoples Day weekend, you might want to lace up your best walking shoes and pack a little patience. The airport is bracing for one of its busiest stretches yet, with travelers flying in and out like it’s the end of a holiday season. Lindsey Myers from the Sacramento County Department of Airports describes this weekend as their “Super Bowl,” where the chaos is palpable, and everyone suddenly has places to be.
The irony is that most folks don’t even realize this holiday is a traffic juggernaut. Myers explains that while Thanksgiving may get the reputation for the busiest holiday travel, Indigenous Peoples Day packs them in all at once. So if you’re planning to hit the airport, just know that long lines and tight parking are part of the deal. Don’t worry, though; you won’t run out of parking—though you might find yourself in a lot you’ve never even heard of before.
You’ve got to hand it to the airport staff for keeping operations running smoothly despite the challenges. With the federal government shutdown still looming, TSA workers and air traffic controllers are doing their jobs, getting travelers where they need to be—all while trying to manage the madness. Now that’s dedication!
So, are you prepared for the frenzy? What’s your strategy for surviving travel chaos? Let us know in the comments below—because who doesn’t love a good travel tale?
