The Faustian Bargain of Labor Day Travel As the nation prepares for its annual ritual of fleeing cities and suburbs for beachside escapes, a more nuanced reality lies beneath the surface.
Beneath the festive atmosphere and warm sunshine lies a complex web of congestion, commercialism, and environmental degradation.
The FAA's warnings of record breaking air travel demand underscore the extent to which Labor Day has become an exercise in logistical futility.