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Monday, July 14, 2025
In the run-up to a historic decade of global events in the US, from the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the US air travel system is in crisis. America’s antiquated infrastructure will not be able to accommodate the surge of travelers expected for these historic occasions, according to the just-released report by the Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel. The report calls for White House and congressional action to modernize the travel system and keep the U.S. at the forefront of global travel.
America’s Great Travel Binge: Will We Be Ready?
The picture the report paints is clear: just a few years from now, the United States will be hit by an extreme travel surge, with airport jams mirroring Thanksgiving-like crowds every day for 50 days in 2024. That number is expected to double by 2028, putting an already overstressed system under significant pressure. In the face of upcoming world events including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, the U.S. could find itself with jammed check-in points and visa processing taking extra long while travelers become restless unless changes happen soon.
For now the American air travel system is not tolerable to that kind of onslaught. The report emphasizes that the country needs to upgrade its air traffic control system, alleviate staffing shortfalls and streamline visa processing in order to avert potentially catastrophic chaos during hosting of the events.
The Four Steps to Rebuild U.S. Travel Infrastructure
In order to prevent chaos, the U.S. Travel Association, quoting the Commission, has identified four necessary steps:
Create a White House Lead on International Events
The report calls on the Trump administration to create a specialized task force, under the leadership of a senior official at the White House, to coordinate the U.S. response to events unfolding around the world in the months ahead. Such a task force would offer the necessary long‐term planning and coordination across the spectrum of government operations needed to ensure that America is ready to manage the travel surge13 and the world is invited to see the greatest demonstration of American hospitality.
A Punchy World Cup in 2026 with smooth visa processing
One of the most significant issues the report highlights is the effectiveness of the visa system for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In order for international visitors to enter more easily, the U.S. must fulfill President Trump’s commitment to accelerated, secure visa processing. Consular staffing needs to be bolstered now, and we should extend the validity of B-1/B-2 visas for prescreened travelers by two years.
Advanced Technologies to Prepare Airports for the Future
The report adds that there needs to be a record spending in security technology. What travelers deserve is to pack full size liquids in their carry-ons, board the plane with their electronics and IDs securely stowed in their bags and keep their shoes, jackets and belts on — without sacrificing security. It recommends halting the diversion of Passenger Security Fees and increasing funding for TSA technology programs to make this happen.
Increase Staffing of Customs and Border Protection
The report calls for resources to support fully-staffed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), reducing wait times in customs. Using biometrics and improved vetting, the U.S. could simplify customs to a simple point of presence model, where American travelers wouldn’t have to see anyone in person unless they actually needed to declare something.
An American Traveler’s Vision for the Future
The report is especially timely, because America is at a once-in-a-generation moment with the opportunity to transform its travel infrastructure. With bipartisan backing and a new president in office, here is the time to move. In fact, by tackling these challenges, the U.S. can build a travel system that is the envy of the world, and one that will readily accommodate future global events and better serve both U.S. and international travelers.
The United States has been leading the world in tourism for many years, but, if tens of millions of extra visitors are to be expected, only with the help of such bold and strategic investments in technology, staffing and security can we hope to maintain this position. These recommendations from the Commission offer a path forward to recapitalize, reinvest and redesign America’s travel infrastructure to support and complement America’s readiness for mega-events.
The Bottom Line: What’s at Stake
This is what we know: Democrats’ hopes of netting a Senate seat have been renewed with a tantalizing taste of victory, and Republicans have a costly fight on their hands.
By the next decade, the world will train its eye on the United States like never before, with major international happenings like the World Cup (twice) and the Olympics. The report emphasizes that if nothing is done, the United States risks saturating its air travel system, leading to backlogs of arriving passengers, disgruntled travelers and a tarnished image as a travel destination. It is time to act decisively.
The recommendations urge a collegial effort from the White House, Congress and private-sector partners in order to modernize air traffic control, increase security, expedite visa processing and make sure America can absorb this unprecedented volume of visitors. By acting now, the U.S. can save its spot as a worldwide travel leader and prepare for both opportunities and challenges ahead.
Tags: airport security, FIFA World Cup 2026, Olympic Games 2028, Tourism, Travel News, Travel Report, Travel Surge, TSA reform, U.S. Air Travel, U.S. travel infrastructure, Visa Processing
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