I just saw the above video on youtube, looks like due to the ease in pandemic restrictions, there's a flood of people applying for passports. Currently there's a delay of up to 18 weeks so if you're planning on traveling internationally, you should probably apply asap.
On a side note, I know they keep pushing the deadline back, but eventually a special ID card or a passport is going to be required for domestic air travel as well, so that's gonna suck for a lot of us.
