The list of reasons why air travel can be stressful has grown as long as the security lines at some U.S. airports.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are now working alongside TSA officers at Houston-area airports, but exactly what they’re doing—and how much authority they have—remains unclear.
Congressman Christian Menefee is calling on Republican leaders to end the ongoing federal government shutdown, citing major disruptions at airports and growing strain on federal workers.
If you’re flying out of Houston this morning, airport security lines are moving, but there’s a new issue travelers may want to keep on their radar: the possibility of ICE agents taking on a larger role inside U.S. airports.
As area airports have struggled with long wait times to get through security, we are taking a look at wait times at Houston airports this Wednesday.
One month into the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, Houston's airports face significant strain, with lengthy TSA lines amid the spring break travel surge. Over 300 TSA employees have quit due to the shutdown, exacerbating delays as workers, deemed essential, continue without full pay. This situation arose after funding expired on February 13 due to political clashes over immigration policies, impacting travelers nationwide. Passengers are advised to arrive at airports earlier to navigate the increased congestion.
As spring break travel ramps up across Houston, some passengers flying out of William P. Hobby Airport are facing unusually long waits to get through security.
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.
The Spring Break travel rush at William P. Hobby Airport is experiencing significant delays due to rainy weather and a TSA staffing shortage caused by a partial government shutdown. Travelers are advised to arrive early as long wait times of up to two hours have been reported, with PreCheck services closed and only CLEAR lanes operational. Airport officials emphasize flexibility as security operations could vary daily.
A report of a possible cockpit breach on a Delta flight is under investigation after Houston police confirmed receiving a call related to the incident.
Multiple airlines have issued travel advisories for a large number of airports across the country where travel may be disrupted by this weekend’s winter storm.
Families living long-term at a Houston extended-stay hotel say they’re facing homelessness after the power went out just days before Christmas amid a foreclosure.
The holiday season is upon us, and that means bustling airports and millions of travelers passing through Houston!
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.
If you have a flight coming up soon, here are some websites to check and make sure your flight hasn't been delayed or canceled.
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.
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.
If you're flying out of Bush Intercontinental or Hobby airports, be prepared for longer TSA wait times due to the ongoing government shutdown.
The government shutdown is causing chaos, with the longest wait lines at Bush Intercontinental Airport. What are your rights as an air traveler during a shutdown?
At Bush Intercontinental Airport, only TSA checkpoints at Terminals A and E will be open for passengers, beginning at 4 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Travelers at William P. Hobby Airport can now enjoy SpindleTap Brewery near Gate 28, offering craft beers, spirits, coffee, and quick bites. Additionally, Killen’s BBQ, a Houston barbecue spot, has opened a location.
Two sergeants with the Houston Police Department were called to reports of a suspicious person with a weapon, and when they arrived, one of them was shot in the leg.
Investigators said a man was dropping off his daughter at the airport when Tristan T. Griffin, 28, went up to him and punched him in the face while he was getting back into his car. He also assaulted another person for trying to intervene.
DEADLINE APPROACHING: If you’re traveling for the summer, you might want to make sure your information is REAL ID compliant by May 7!
A spokesperson for Avelo confirmed the airline "signed an agreement for a long-term charter program flying for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Immigration Control and Enforcement agency."
The update comes just days after Harris County confirmed its first measles case, but officials say it's not connected to any local cases in the Greater Houston area.
Flight delays are possible at Bush Intercontinental Airport and Houston William P. Hobby Airport due to severe thunderstorms in the Houston area.
Investigators said they were called to a taco truck near Telephone Road and found two men shot inside a car. One of them died, and another was rushed to a nearby trauma center.
Flying through Houston this holiday season? You'll love the new changes at William P. Hobby Airport!
A head-on collision in southeast Houston late Thursday night claimed one driver’s life and sent another to the hospital.
More than 100 firefighters were called to assist, and at one point—a mayday was called when a firefighter was separated from his company.
Officers believe there may have been 4 people in the home when the shooting went down. The third person was the roommate, who found the victim but investigators said he did not see what happened.
Investigators say the man was shot to death, but the shooting didn't happen in the parking lot. He was driven there and it's unclear
On Friday, Houston’s airports experienced major delays and cancellations on flights due to a worldwide computer outage.
The Pappas family, operators of Pappas Restaurants, lost their longstanding concessions contract at Houston's Hobby Airport to Areas JV, a Miami-based company, following a contentious bidding process. But the court battle seems far from over.
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.
A ground stop has been issued at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Tuesday afternoon due to severe thunderstorms in the Houston area.
Highways and airports are likely to be jammed the next few days as Americans head out for Memorial Day Weekend getaways and so will the return home. In Houston, the number of people passing through is going to surpass previous years!
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.
It's unclear if speed played a factor, but authorities say there were two people inside both respective vehicles, with at least two teens in one of the cars.
Severe weather conditions in the Houston area have caused flight delays and possible cancellations at Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport.
Deadly shootings are not the only problem in this area. According to HPD's crime map, in the past month, 50 violent crimes have been reported within a mile radius of the store. Those include aggravated assaults, sexual assaults, car theft and robbery.
Authorities say a clerk was shot to death by three men who rushed into a gas station near Hobby Airport overnight.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $970 million in grants have been awarded to 114 airports across the country. The announcement includes money for Hobby and Bush Intercontinental Airports in Houston.
A ground stop has been issued at both Houston airports Monday due to thunderstorms in the area.
United Airlines had issued a full ground stop at Bush Airport on Monday morning due to the winter weather sweeping across the Houston area.
Houston Airports are experiencing some flight delays as heavy rainfall hits the Houston area this Friday.
Over 115 million Americans are expected to travel this holiday season between Saturday and New Year’s Day, according to AAA.
The final city council hearing of the Turner Administration took place at Houston City Hall on Wednesday.
Houston Airports says it is ready to welcome its largest winter holiday travel crowd on record, reportedly exceeding the passenger total set in 2019.
Halloween morning at a two-story apartment off Broadway Street near Hobby Airport turned scarier than ever imagined for two young mothers who are roommates.
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board are working to figure out what went wrong during a collision between two private jets at Hobby Airport.
Hobby Airport has issued an Alert 3 after a minor incident between two planes Tuesday, according to the Houston Fire Department.
Houston Police said a man who died after being shot in southeast Houston Saturday was driven to Hobby Airport by his spouse who picked him up after he called her in distress.
51-year-old Russell Rainwater reached out to Houston Airport’s for help in taking their love story to new heights.
Dramatic video captured the plane in distress before it landed safely at Houston's Hobby Airport.
An investigation is underway after a 4-month-old baby has died after being left inside a hot vehicle in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
Here are some recommendations to explore H-Town while you wait for your next flight. Just grab an Uber or Lyft and let’s go.
Houston police are searching for a group of people they believe are behind several auto thefts at both Hobby and Bush airports. Police believe a 23-year-old, identified as Joe Aguirre, committed some of the crimes.
Both Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.
Four Families will cease operating inside Hobby Airport at 11:59 p.m. Thursday. Eight temporary dining options will operate in their place.
The Hobby food fight continued on Friday morning with an emergency Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) hearing held in the 11th Civil Court inside of the Harris County Civil Courthouse.
The dispute at Hobby Airport between the Pappas family and City of Houston is set to continue as a hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.
In the lawsuit, Pappas states there was inappropriate contact by the mayor’s office during what was a designated “no contact period” in the bidding process.
The dispute at Hobby Airport between the Pappas Family and the City of Houston will continue outside of city hall. The new venue will be a Harris County courtroom after the family filed a 269-page lawsuit on Tuesday over the awarding of the recent concessions package at the airport.
Many Houstonians are vacationing this week so expect more traffic on the roads and in the skies. Houston airports are expecting the busiest Spring break travel season on record.
The city of Houston awarded a lucrative Hobby Airport concessions contract to a new company, pushing out Pappas restaurant amid much debate. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and 10 other council members voted “yes” in favor of awarding the contract, with six voting “no.”
The fight between two heavyweight combatants continued on Tuesday during a city council meeting over a lucrative concessions contract at Hobby Airport.
Council members continue to respond to questions surrounding the current ‘food fight’ at Hobby Airport and one is even calling for an investigation into the matter.
The highly publicized fight over a lucrative concessions contract at Hobby Airport was tagged by multiple council members who indicated they want more time to come to a decision.
A ground stop was lifted at Hobby Airport after a disabled aircraft that slid off the runway into a safety area was removed, according to the airport’s public information officer Augusto Bernal.