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FAA Imposes Ground Delays at Houston’s Bush and Hobby as Traffic Cuts Take Effect

A 4% reduction in flights begins today with a possible increase to 10% next week if pressures persist.

Overview

  • An FAA advisory places a ground delay program at George Bush Intercontinental from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. and at William P. Hobby from 1 p.m. to midnight due to staffing issues.
  • Average departure delays are about 46 minutes for flights to Bush and roughly 80 minutes for flights to Hobby, according to the FAA.
  • TSA checkpoint waits at Bush were 15–45 minutes around 6 a.m. and about 13 minutes at Hobby, with officials warning waits could top an hour later in the day.
  • Houston Airports reported security lines earlier this week stretched past three hours at Bush, leading some travelers to miss flights.
  • Houston Airports says airlines will notify affected customers directly if flights are changed or rescheduling becomes necessary.