FAA, Houston and William P. Hobby Airport
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The George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, is one of the airports affected by the Federal Aviation Administration's decision to reduce flight operations during the government shutdown.
A United Airlines flight from Houston’s Bush Airport was evacuated at Reagan National, prompting a ground stop in Washington, D.C.
The FAA said it was reducing traffic by 10% in 40 "high volume" areas on Friday to maintain safety, as air traffic controllers show signs of burnout during the current U.S. government shutdown. The cuts represent approximately 1,800 flights from about two dozen states, carrying about 270,000 passengers.
Travelers from Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport were forced to evacuate their flight after a reported bomb threat prompted a temporary ground stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport for all arriving and departing flights.