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Study: Houston’s 2 major airports have below-average Wi-Fi
Read full article: Study: Houston’s 2 major airports have below-average Wi-FiFor those looking to travel for Thanksgiving next week, it might be better to get all of your online errands taken care of before heading to the airports in Houston.
Southwest flights to Houston diverting to other cities due to ‘hot brakes’ emergency at Hobby Airport
Read full article: Southwest flights to Houston diverting to other cities due to ‘hot brakes’ emergency at Hobby AirportSeveral flights with Southwest Airlines that were scheduled to fly into Houston are diverting to other nearby cities due to an emergency at the William P. Hobby Airport.
Hundreds of flights canceled at Hobby, Bush Intercontinental Airport as Hurricane Beryl moves through Houston area
Read full article: Hundreds of flights canceled at Hobby, Bush Intercontinental Airport as Hurricane Beryl moves through Houston areaHundreds of flights have been canceled or delayed at Hobby and Bush Intercontinental Airport as Hurricane Beryl pushes through the SE Texas region.
United Airlines ‘closely monitoring’ tropical storm forecast for flights in and out of Houston airports this week
Read full article: United Airlines ‘closely monitoring’ tropical storm forecast for flights in and out of Houston airports this weekUnfavorable weather conditions may be the only thing stopping you from reaching your vacation destination this week.
Landing gear collapses as aircraft lands in Hobby Airport
Read full article: Landing gear collapses as aircraft lands in Hobby AirportPassengers flying into Houston got more action than they bargained for Friday afternoon, when their aircraft’s landing crew collapsed as they were landing in William P. Hobby Airport.
Here’s a first! Houston airports offering free feminine products in Aunt Flow vending machines
Read full article: Here’s a first! Houston airports offering free feminine products in Aunt Flow vending machinesIt's not a new idea, but some new technology should mean the bathrooms never run out of free tampons or organic cotton pads.
‘Dangerous cold weather’: Houston breaks records for lowest temperatures Tuesday morning
Read full article: ‘Dangerous cold weather’: Houston breaks records for lowest temperatures Tuesday morningHouston has broken several cold records this week due to the hard freeze that has moved through the area.
Controversial international terminal project at Bush Intercontinental starting to see ‘light at the end of the tunnel’
Read full article: Controversial international terminal project at Bush Intercontinental starting to see ‘light at the end of the tunnel’Houston Airport System Director Mario Diaz (no relation to the author), delivered his annual State of the Airports address to a filled ballroom inside the Marriott Marquis hotel on Monday afternoon.
Swing your partner! Local Houston square dancing clubs gearing up for new season of lessons
Read full article: Swing your partner! Local Houston square dancing clubs gearing up for new season of lessonsLooking for a fun way to meet friends and burn calories? Square dancing is a fun and social hobby anyone can do…plus it’s easy to learn!
Travelers, next time you’re stranded in Houston, visit one of these 7 places to pass the time
Read full article: Travelers, next time you’re stranded in Houston, visit one of these 7 places to pass the timeHere are some recommendations to explore H-Town while you wait for your next flight. Just grab an Uber or Lyft and let’s go.
Repeat offender believed to be suspect behind several auto thefts at Hobby, Bush airports
Read full article: Repeat offender believed to be suspect behind several auto thefts at Hobby, Bush airportsHouston police are searching for a group of people they believe are behind several auto thefts at both Hobby and Bush airports. Police believe a 23-year-old, identified as Joe Aguirre, committed some of the crimes.
Pappas loses latest battle in court over Hobby concessions contract dispute
Read full article: Pappas loses latest battle in court over Hobby concessions contract disputeThe Hobby food fight continued on Friday morning with an emergency Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) hearing held in the 11th Civil Court inside of the Harris County Civil Courthouse.
Warehouse near Hobby area catches fire for 4th time; Firefighters calling for arson investigation, officials say
Read full article: Warehouse near Hobby area catches fire for 4th time; Firefighters calling for arson investigation, officials sayA warehouse located near the Hobby airport area caught fire for the fourth time in the last five days, and officials say they are calling for an investigation.
Constable deputy transported to hospital after being hit by vehicle while working extra job at Bush Airport
Read full article: Constable deputy transported to hospital after being hit by vehicle while working extra job at Bush AirportA constable deputy has been transported to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle at Bush Airport, according to the Houston Police Department.
Houston-area airports suffer widespread cancellations, delays as summer travel peaks
Read full article: Houston-area airports suffer widespread cancellations, delays as summer travel peaksAirports across the U.S. have experienced widespread flight cancellations and delays as the summer travel season reached its peak.
Only on 2: Group of local veterans travel to Washington D.C. to visit war memorials thanks to Honor Flight Houston
Read full article: Only on 2: Group of local veterans travel to Washington D.C. to visit war memorials thanks to Honor Flight HoustonNineteen veterans will depart to Washington D.C. Friday morning as part of ‘Honor Flight Houston’ in the first flight since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Southwest Airlines says ‘planned system outage’ affecting flights nationwide, including in Houston-area
Read full article: Southwest Airlines says ‘planned system outage’ affecting flights nationwide, including in Houston-areaA “planned system outage” early on Saturday affected Southwest Airlines flights nationwide, including some at Houston-area airports.
High temperatures and Runways?
Read full article: High temperatures and Runways?You’ve probably heard jokes asking why the weather report comes from the airport when “no one lives there”? Without question, knowing weather conditions is paramount for pilots and, thus, official weather reporting stations around the country are at airports. And before all the technology of the last decades, having a person present most of the time to take and report the weather readings was important too! In addition, high-level weather equipment is expensive to own and maintain and governments have to pick the most efficient and necessary spot for placement. Again, airports.
TSA implementing safety procedures as 2 million expected to fly through Hobby, Bush airports this holiday season
Read full article: TSA implementing safety procedures as 2 million expected to fly through Hobby, Bush airports this holiday seasonIt’s expected close to 2 million people will fly through Bush and Hobby airports for the Thanksgiving holiday. Safety is priority for airport, local and federal authorities.
No 100 Degrees? That’s so NOT this Century!
Read full article: No 100 Degrees? That’s so NOT this Century!We know it gets hot aound here and so for us not to reach 100F this year is certainly worth a mention. Of course, as you’ll see, we can easily get to the century mark in September so don’t get too comfortable in your wool sweaters just yet! Also, Hobby did record 100 in June and Galveston made 97 just this past Monday which is their hottest temperature so far this year.
Southwest Airlines offers 50% off airfare to celebrate its golden anniversary
Read full article: Southwest Airlines offers 50% off airfare to celebrate its golden anniversaryTo celebrate its 50th anniversary, Southwest Airlines is offering 50% off 50 days of fall travel, but today is the last day you can take advantage of the deal.
What to know about February
Read full article: What to know about FebruaryOne of my viewers, Lourdes, wrote me this last Tuesday:Frank, What happened to your prediction of La Nina ruling this winter? You said it would be a dry, warm winter. It’s the warm water that heats the air above it. That hot air rises, condenses and forms clouds which produce rain. AdWe both know that it’s usually a roller coaster around here and it wouldn’t surprise me to see a cold snap or two.
Cold front late this weekend will bring in fall fantastic weather for next week
Read full article: Cold front late this weekend will bring in fall fantastic weather for next weekHouston – After a record-breaking Thursday, temperatures hit 85 degrees at Bush Airport, unseasonably warm weather continues. FridayOur cool mornings and warmer than average afternoons will continue through the weekend. Missing Fall weather? Not to worry it is on the way for next week! A cold front on Sunday will usher in chilly mornings and mild afternoons.
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.