ViewpointsOpinionWhy Has Flying Become so Miserable?SavePrintAmerican Airlines and American Eagle planes sit at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., on Jan. 18, 2022. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty ImagesMichael Wilkerson6/19/2023|Updated: 6/26/20230:00X 1CommentaryWe had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentMichael WilkersonAuthorMichael Wilkerson is a strategic adviser, investor, and author. He’s the founder of Stormwall Advisors and Stormwall.com. His latest book is “Why America Matters: The Case for a New Exceptionalism” (2022).Author’s Selected ArticlesGold Investors: Remember 1933Feb 02, 2026Make Homes Affordable AgainJan 16, 2026Four Investment Themes for 2026Jan 06, 2026Expect the Precious Metals Rally to Continue in 2026Dec 30, 2025Related TopicsflyingTSAairlinesdepartment of transportation