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IAH officials find more than 12 kilograms of cocaine hidden in wheelchair
Read full article: IAH officials find more than 12 kilograms of cocaine hidden in wheelchairOf all the places someone could hypothetically hide drugs, the inside of a motorized wheelchair probably wouldn’t be your first guess. However, that’s the exact hiding spot that was snuffed out by officials at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Ground stop issued at Houston’s Hobby, Bush airports as heavy storms continue to move across the area
Read full article: Ground stop issued at Houston’s Hobby, Bush airports as heavy storms continue to move across the areaA ground stop has been issued at both George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport Wednesday afternoon due to severe thunderstorms in the Houston area.
Ground stop issued at Houston’s Hobby, Bush airports as heavy storms continue to move across the area
Read full article: Ground stop issued at Houston’s Hobby, Bush airports as heavy storms continue to move across the areaA ground stop has been issued at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Tuesday afternoon due to severe thunderstorms in the Houston area.
Flight delays at Houston’s Bush and Hobby airports amid severe thunderstorms
Read full article: Flight delays at Houston’s Bush and Hobby airports amid severe thunderstormsFlight delays have been reported at Bush Intercontinental Airport and Houston William P. Hobby Airport on Thursday afternoon and evening due to severe thunderstorms in the Houston area.
Check your flight!✈️ Delays, possible cancellations reported at Bush and Hobby airports due weather
Read full article: Check your flight!✈️ Delays, possible cancellations reported at Bush and Hobby airports due weatherSevere weather conditions in the Houston area have caused flight delays and possible cancellations at Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport.
More than a million people expected to travel through Houston airports this Spring Break; Here’s travel tips
Read full article: More than a million people expected to travel through Houston airports this Spring Break; Here’s travel tipsFriday is a big travel day as families head out of town for Spring Break.
Check your flight!✈️ Cancellations, delays reported at Bush and Hobby airports due to icy conditions
Read full article: Check your flight!✈️ Cancellations, delays reported at Bush and Hobby airports due to icy conditionsA ground stop has been issued at both Houston airports Monday due to thunderstorms in the area.
United Airlines issued full ground stop for departures out of Bush Airport Monday due to weather
Read full article: United Airlines issued full ground stop for departures out of Bush Airport Monday due to weatherUnited Airlines had issued a full ground stop at Bush Airport on Monday morning due to the winter weather sweeping across the Houston area.
Here are the airports with the worst weather-related travel delays this holiday season
Read full article: Here are the airports with the worst weather-related travel delays this holiday seasonWhile traveling may be blissful for some this holiday season, many travelers will experience issues and delays as they try to get to their destinations this year.
Ground stops issued at IAH, Hobby airports due to afternoon thunderstorms
Read full article: Ground stops issued at IAH, Hobby airports due to afternoon thunderstormsBoth Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.
TSU aviation program getting $5M training facility at Houston Spaceport
Read full article: TSU aviation program getting $5M training facility at Houston SpaceportTexas Southern University’s Aviation Science and Technology program is reaching new heights with the approval of a training facility at the Houston Spaceport.
Why Southwest Airlines canceled so many flights during the busiest holiday travel week of the year
Read full article: Why Southwest Airlines canceled so many flights during the busiest holiday travel week of the yearSouthwest Airlines travelers faced a brutal capstone to their Christmas weekend, as the Dallas-based carrier canceled more than 70% of its flights Monday — approximately 2,900 of them, according to the flight tracking site FlightAware. Another 63% had been canceled by Tuesday, the site said.
Mayor Turner to unveil 10 art commissions created during COVID-19 pandemic for Houston airports
Read full article: Mayor Turner to unveil 10 art commissions created during COVID-19 pandemic for Houston airportsHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner will join the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs and Houston Airports Tuesday to unveil 10 works of art commissioned by the City of Houston during the first stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release.
Surprise! Passes at these airports allow visitors to greet loved ones at gate
Read full article: Surprise! Passes at these airports allow visitors to greet loved ones at gateAt certain airports around the country, people can purchase passes that allow them to go beyond the security line (they still have to go through it) and hang out near the gates.
Ground stop issued at IAH due to thunderstorms moving into the Houston area
Read full article: Ground stop issued at IAH due to thunderstorms moving into the Houston areaBoth Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.
Ground stop issued at IAH due to thunderstorms moving into the Houston area
Read full article: Ground stop issued at IAH due to thunderstorms moving into the Houston areaBoth Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.
Houston airports experiencing flight delays due to strong storms moving through area
Read full article: Houston airports experiencing flight delays due to strong storms moving through areaBoth Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.
Ground stop at Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms moving into area
Read full article: Ground stop at Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms moving into areaBoth Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.
Ground stops cleared at IAH, Hobby airports after afternoon storms
Read full article: Ground stops cleared at IAH, Hobby airports after afternoon stormsBoth Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.
Travel with your furry friend? These are the top 10 pet-friendly airports in the US.
Read full article: Travel with your furry friend? These are the top 10 pet-friendly airports in the US.There are now plenty of airports that are pet-friendly, but taking your favorite furry pal along on a trip can still be stressful.
Taking shoes off at the airport is a pain for travelers, but help could be on the way
Read full article: Taking shoes off at the airport is a pain for travelers, but help could be on the wayAs millions of people prepare to travel and navigate security checkpoints at airports this week across the United States, one element that can be a nuisance is having to take one’s shoes off while going through a security line.
Houston airports halt flights due to heavy storms sweeping the area
Read full article: Houston airports halt flights due to heavy storms sweeping the areaBoth Houston-area airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, have temporarily grounded all flights due to the storms in the area.
CLEAR or TSA PreCheck? How each works, and which might be a better fit for you
Read full article: CLEAR or TSA PreCheck? How each works, and which might be a better fit for youWe all know how the process works when you’re going to the airport: Check in, get your boarding passes, check luggage (if that’s what you’ve decided on) and then head to security to make your way to your gate.
Houston airports to receive $52M in coronavirus relief funds
Read full article: Houston airports to receive $52M in coronavirus relief fundsHOUSTON – Several airports in the Houston area were awarded a number of federal grants totaling $51,954,856 in relief funds following the economic distress caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced Monday. The funding, which was appropriated by Congress in December as part of the Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act, comes through the U.S. Department of Transportation. “As we look to turn the corner on this deadly pandemic, it’s critical that Texas airports are given every resource they need to handle the coming increase in travel,” Sen. Cornyn said. “I applaud this announcement that will benefit the health and well-being of travelers in the Houston area.”A breakdown of what each airport received:George Bush Intercontinental AirportCRRSA Act Fund: $33, 190,911CRRSA Act Concessions: $4,691,547William P. Hobby AirportAdCRRSA Act Fund: $12,501,271CRRSA Act Concessions: $1,514,127Ellington AirportCRRSA Act Fund: $1,514,127CRRSA Act Concessions: $57,000
Yorkie’s death at airport facility fuels legal fight
Read full article: Yorkie’s death at airport facility fuels legal fightThe dog died in September at a private facility at New York’s Kennedy Airport used to hold animals from overseas that are denied entry to the U.S. by federal officials. The news was heartbreaking for a woman who says she was the owner-in-waiting for the female Yorkie. “It’s been really, really rough for me to deal with her death,” Rachel Hobbs, of Dayton, Ohio, said in a recent interview. A second Yorkie named Wonderful Baby Blue Diamond was under the care of a veterinary clinic suffering from an intestinal illness, according to court papers filed this week. “The question of who is responsible for any of these charges rests upon whether the seizure was reasonable and constitutional,” the plaintiffs say in court papers.
Record low of Americans expected to travel over Memorial Day weekend
Read full article: Record low of Americans expected to travel over Memorial Day weekendHOUSTON – 2020 Memorial Day weekend travel at Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports is significantly different from past years. “I’ve been here for Memorial Day, and this is nothing like Memorial Day,” said Walt Lowry. Shults said: “Home like they should be.”Every airport system in America is concerned over travel numbers plunging well over 90% during the pandemic. Steve Hennigan, the Chief of Operations for the Houston Airport System, summed up the situation in one word: “slower.”The numbers show it. In April of 2019, the Houston airport system had nearly five million passengers.
Bush Airport among 20 U.S. airports to begin screening for coronavirus; quarantine facilities in place
Read full article: Bush Airport among 20 U.S. airports to begin screening for coronavirus; quarantine facilities in placeThe CDC already has quarantine facilities in place at 20 ports of entry, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Anchorage, Honolulu, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Atlanta, Miami and Houston. George W. Bush Intercontinental Airport announced the airport will take preventative measures to ensure the community is protected after the CDC announced the expansion. Houston Airports is waiting for further guidance on when screenings will begin and stands ready with our partners to ensure our community is protected. (2/3) — Houston Bush Airport (@iah) January 28, 2020Travelers flying through Bush Intercontinental Airport said they welcome the move. He said the 20 airports involved are “the airports that receive 90 percent of all passengers from China.