HOUSTON – The Federal Aviation Administration is reporting ground delays at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport due to staffing issues on Saturday.
By the numbers:
As of 2:30 p.m. Saturday, the FAA was reporting an average delay of 62 minutes at Bush Airport and 65 minutes at Hobby Airport.
Staffing shortages as government shutdown continues
Big picture view:
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has been warning that travelers will start to see more flight disruptions the longer controllers go without a paycheck.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday reported staffing shortages that were causing flight delays at a number of airports, including in Boston, Phoenix, San Francisco, Nashville, Houston, Dallas and the Washington, D.C. area. Airports serving the New York City area — John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport — were also experiencing delays averaging around two hours, according to the FAA.
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Houston airports warn of reduced screening lanes
Bush Airport and William P. Hobby Airport are also advising travelers to arrive early to allow extra time for security screening.
Bush Airport says TSA checkpoints will be limited to Terminals A and E. Hobby Airport says there is a possibility of reduced screening lanes.
What you can do:
Travelers should arrive early to allow extra time to get through security. Travelers can also check for flight delays online.
The Source: The information in this article comes from the Associated Press, FAA, Hobby Airport and Bush Airport.