HOUSTON – Travelers at Bush Intercontinental Airport may experience significant delays following damage to a fiber-optic line on Wednesday, according to Houston Airports.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
In a release, airport officials said a construction contractor damaged the fiber-optic line.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Airport officials say flight delays and cancellations are possible throughout Tuesday evening.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Passengers arriving internationally may experience extended wait times clearing U.S. Customs. Passengers who have questions about their flights should contact their airlines, airport officials said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Airport officials said crews are onsite making repairs. Houston Airports is coordinating with airlines and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to manage the impacts and assist departing and arriving passengers.<\/p>\n
What we don’t know:<\/p>\n
Airport officials did not provide an estimated time on when the repairs may be completed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you are traveling out of Bush Intercontinental Airport, you should check with your airline to see if your flight is affected.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Source: Information for this story comes from Houston Airports.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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