Travel in omicron times

We were among the lucky ones. Our flight wasn't one of those winnowed by jetBlue in anticipation of covid-related staff shortages, even though it was only half full! And it wasn't among the 2300 flights apparently cancelled because of last night's winter storm in the Northeast (we were delayed a little). But omicron reality awaited us at JFK, where we waited 45 minutes for a gate and another 45 minutes at the gate for someone to get the jet bridge to work - and then another hour for baggage. Finally home at midnight!