Houston airports brace for cancellations
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Both Houston's George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and Hobby Airport (HOU) are on the FAA's list of 40 "high-volume" airports expected to face delays and flight cancellations starting Friday. The move comes as the shutdown-now the longest in U.S. history-has left t housands of air traffic controllers working without pay.
The FAA directs more than 44,000 commercial, cargo and private flights per day, meaning the 10% reduction would apply to thousands of flights, according to the AP. Space launches will also be impacted, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
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.
Shorter lines at Houston’s airports today, but don’t get too comfortable. Officials say things could change fast.
Houston’s major airports have become the epicenter of the federal government shutdown’s devastating impact on air travel, with passengers facing unprecedented wait times of up to five hours at security checkpoints as Transportation Security Administration
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.
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 ongoing government shutdown will cause headaches for air travelers. The Houston Airport System announced on Saturday that security wait times will increase at Bush and Hobby airports. On Sunday, officials warned that TSA wait times may now exceed 90 minutes at Bush Intercontinental Airport and 60 minutes at Hobby Airport.