FAA restricts private and non-scheduled flights at Houston’s Bush and Hobby airports due to controller staffing shortages amid the government shutdown. Travelers should expect delays and check flight status.
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Flight cancellations by United Airlines are mounting at Houston’s airports as part of a federally mandated reduction in air traffic tied to the ongoing government shutdown.
The U.S. government shutdown has rattled air travel — most recently with an unprecedented effort from the Federal Aviation Administration to cut flights by 10% at airports nationwide.
With TSA staffing shortages and potential flight delays, travelers at Houston airports could face longer security lines. Programs like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR can help you move through faster.
Anxious travelers across the U.S. are feeling a bit of relief as airlines have mostly stayed on schedule while gradually cutting flights because of the government shutdown.
Travelers at IAH and Hobby Airport should expect long security lines due to TSA staffing shortages. Arriving early and being prepared can help you breeze through security and stay on schedule.
A passenger was arrested Sunday evening after attempting to open a door on a United Airlines flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, officials said.
The government shutdown is being felt inside Houston’s airports, where Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees continue screening passengers without pay.
United Airlines Express flight 4969 made an emergency landing in Houston after pilots reported smoke and electrical issues, with all passengers safely returned to the gate.
A United Express flight diverted to Austin after hitting “severe turbulence” and encountering pressurization issues.
Newark Liberty International Airport experienced equipment issues Thursday morning, causing nationwide flight delays, including at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, according to reports.
A ground stop has been issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to scattered thunderstorms Wednesday evening.
A Houston family wants answers after their son, who is Palestinian, was held for nine days in a screening room at Bush Airport after arriving in the U.S. His attorney says border patrol officials never told him why he was being held or why he was suddenly released afterward.
A ground stop is in effect for flights to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston due to thunderstorms, as issued by the FAA at 2:30 a.m.
Passengers on United Airlines Flight 46 experienced an unexpected twist when their flight from Houston to Frankfurt had to turn back shortly after takeoff due to a maintenance issue.
A ground delay has been issued at George Bush Intercontinental Airport after scattered thunderstorms hit the Houston area.
Travelers in Houston are feeling the ripple effects of significant delays at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), a major hub for United Airlines. With many Houstonians relying on flights to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) that connect through Newark, these disruptions could impact summer travel plans.
A major vehicle crash near George Bush Intercontinental Airport has shut down all lanes of Will Clayton Parkway near McKay Drive.
Due to a line of heavy downpours in the Houston area, officials have issued a ground stop for Bush Intercontinental Airport.
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A group called Ride Share United has organized a strike against Uber and Lyft at George Bush Intercontinental Airport this weekend.
A woman was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight that was getting ready to take off from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Monday evening.
United Airlines made its investment into its Houston hub official today, breaking ground on a new 140,000-square-foot Ground Service Equipment Maintenance Facility (GSE) at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
According to the FAA, staffing issues are causing the temporary ground stop, affecting flights from Bush Airport, Hobby, and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (also known as MSY)
Exciting news has landed at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) with the inaugural flight of ZIPAIR, connecting Houston to the dazzling lights of Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). ZIPAIR has officially become Houston’s first international long-haul low-cost airline, operating four flights a week to the Land of the Rising Sun.
Flight delays are possible at Bush Intercontinental Airport and Houston William P. Hobby Airport due to severe thunderstorms in the Houston area.
The Ennis family, including their 5-month-old daughter, Niah, has been rescued from Haiti's escalating violence by Project DYNAMO, a Florida-based nonprofit specializing in international search and rescue.
The City of Houston is preparing for the potential impacts of an incoming winter storm, which has prompted the decision to close its airports.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire will be holding a press conference to provide the latest updates on the anticipated weather conditions across Houston this week.
Houston Airports is preparing for a record-breaking holiday travel season, expecting 3.4 million passengers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport from Dec. 19 to Jan. 6 — a 7% increase from last year.
The lines are long, the parking spaces are limited and the highways are jammed up. Thanksgiving travel season has arrived.
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For those looking to travel for Thanksgiving next week, it might be better to get all of your online errands taken care of before heading to the airports in Houston.
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What you should know about the terminal upgrades before you're council member makes their vote.
The 160,000-square-foot expansion adds six new gates and state-of-the-art amenities, all part of a $1.458 billion redevelopment aimed at making Houston a global leader in international travel.
Jack Lorey orchestrated a memorable marriage proposal for his girlfriend, Erica Bonilla, at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport with the assistance of United Airlines.
Travelers to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) should expect delays from Sept. 16 to Sept. 27 due to concrete repairs on Will Clayton Parkway.
The recent strike approval by United Airlines flight attendants have many travelers asking if this will have a significant impact on flights.
A ground stop due to thunderstorms has been issued at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) from 1:14 to 2:30 p.m.
A ground stop has been issued at both George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport Wednesday afternoon due to severe thunderstorms in the Houston area.
Federal investigators say Cesar Humberto Lopez-Larios, known as one of the original “Twelve Apostles of the Devil,” was apprehended in Houston after three years on the run.
Federal authorities tell KPRC 2 Cesar Humberto Lopez-Larios, known as one of the original “Twelve Apostles of the Devil,” was apprehended; delivering a significant blow to the infamous crime syndicate.
According to Houston firefighters, at least 25 people on the flight reported feeling sick due to a cruise they were on.
A ground stop has been issued at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Tuesday afternoon due to severe thunderstorms in the Houston area.
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Flight delays have been reported at Bush Intercontinental Airport and Houston William P. Hobby Airport on Thursday afternoon and evening due to severe thunderstorms in the Houston area.
Airlines will now be forced to offer full refunds for flights that don’t get off the ground or are delayed, among other issues.
The pilot of a United Airlines jet that slid off the runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in March told federal investigators that he did not “slow too much” initially upon landing.
Southwest Airlines has delayed and cancelled dozens of flights from Houston to Florida due to weather conditions.
United Airlines closed out the week with three incidents and a federal agency launching a probe into an issue with one of their aircraft last month.
Houston Airports are experiencing some flight delays as heavy rainfall hits the Houston area this Friday.
Whether you’re traveling the skies or roads, here are a few helpful tips for making it to your destination safely, and with fewer headaches.
Houston Airports says it is ready to welcome its largest winter holiday travel crowd on record, reportedly exceeding the passenger total set in 2019.
Whether you’re traveling the skies or roads, here are a few helpful tips for making it to your destination safely, and with fewer headaches.
United Airlines is making changes for passengers with wheelchairs after a government investigation into a complaint by a disability-rights advocate.
United Airlines says it has fixed the technology problem that briefly prevented its flights nationwide from taking off.
Dozens of flight attendants for United Airlines gathered Thursday to protest outside of George Bush Intercontinental Airport to demand the airline to fix ongoing operation issues and negotiate a long overdue fair contract, according to a release.
There are more problems with the budget at George Bush Intercontinental Airport surrounding the Mickey Leland International Terminal Redevelopment Project-- it’s soaring once again.
Houston Police Department authorities are holding a news conference at 1:30 p.m. at Bush Intercontinental Airport to discuss thefts at airport garages.
Travelers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport are noticing a big difference Tuesday following reports of a malfunctioning air condition system.
Maintenance crews at George Bush Intercontinental Airport worked overnight after the airport’s air conditioning system malfunctioned.
Charges have been filed against a woman whose actions temporarily caused the shutdown of all air travel Tuesday evening at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
