Yes it is pissing off, but travel has become more difficult these days. Could be the state of world affairs which is making everyone anxious, and so the paranoia.

Hopefully things will be better, but I have my doubts, as the self-appointed police in this world, never seems to get the point.

That I too was born on this planet, and I need a satisfactory explanation as to why I cannot go to another part for a holiday?

Also read your post and realised that you shall be travelling to Amsterdam in a few hours, so I wish you a pleasant festival and have fun! Bon Voyage!