George Bush Intercontinental Airport, FAA and Hobby
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If you're flying out of Bush Intercontinental or Hobby airports, be prepared for longer TSA wait times due to the ongoing government shutdown.
HOUSTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is warning of a ground delay at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) from 4 p.m. to 8:59 p.m. Saturday as the government shutdown drags on. The FAA said flights departing from Bush Airport are delayed on average by 42 minutes due to staffing issues.
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Houston airports: Check flight delays, cancellations, TSA wait times at Hobby, Bush
As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history stretches on, travelers are seeing the impacts at airports in multiple ways. Here's how to check TSA wait times and flight status.
Wait times at Bush Airport's Terminal A and E were expected to exceed 60 to 75 minutes on Thursday, according to Houston Airport System officials.
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What To Know About The TSA Delays At Houston’s Bush Airport Amid The Government Shutdown
After travelers endured delays of over three hours going through airport security over the weekend, Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has worked to minimize the issue.
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.
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In an advisory issued on Nov. 2, Houston Airports warned travelers to expect extended TSA wait times “until further notice.”
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Houston travelers see shorter TSA lines at IAH on Tuesday. Officials still urge early arrivals.
Passengers were still encouraged to arrive early, despite the shorter lines at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
The potential delay comes just two days after Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport issued a ground stop Tuesday afternoon for the same reason. That ground stop lasted until 6 p.m., while a ground delay continued until 9 p.m., according to Houston Airports.