San Francisco International Airport turned into a traveler’s worst nightmare on Monday, transforming into a chaotic landing zone of delayed flights and frustrated passengers. As Dreamforce descended upon the city, the perfect storm of weather drama and government shutdown shenanigans created an air travel disaster that would make even the most zen tech bro lose their cool.

The Perfect Storm of Travel Mayhem

Nearly half of all flights at SFO found themselves stuck in bureaucratic limbo, with 434 flights delayed and seven outright canceled. United Airlines took the hit hardest, logging a whopping 142 delays, while Southwest Airlines seemed determined to win the “most disrupted schedule” award by grounding two-thirds of its flights.

When Tech Meets Travel Turbulence

The timing couldn’t have been more ironic. As thousands of Salesforce devotees converged on San Francisco for their annual tech pilgrimage, the airport decided to throw a massive wrench into their meticulously planned travel itineraries. Between stormy weather and government shutdown-induced staffing shortages, it was a recipe for total travel chaos.

Silver Linings in the Cloud

By Tuesday morning, the flight misery had somewhat subsided. FlightAware’s aptly named “MiseryMap” showed just 28 delays and a single cancellation. And hey, at least SFO took a stand against playing that bizarre political propaganda video - because who needs extra drama when you’re already dealing with travel mayhem?

For those Dreamforce attendees who survived the travel apocalypse, we salute your patience and recommend a strong cocktail upon arrival.