George Bush Intercontinental Airport, TSA and Houston
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Houston travelers early Tuesday arrived to shorter lines at George Bush Intercontinental Airport security screening checkpoints compared to the past couple days, which saw wait times of up to three hours.
Houston Airports advises travelers to plan for extended wait times due to TSA staff shortages during the government shutdown, with Bush Intercontinental facing delays up to three hours.
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Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) is adding non-stop service to Houston next year. United Express flights, operated by SkyWest Airlines, will begin flights to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), beginning April 7, 2026.
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.
A ground stop at William P. Hobby Airport was expected to last until 6 p.m., while a ground delay at George Bush Intercontinental Airport was expected to last until 9:30 p.m., according to the FAA.