TSA, Air Traffic and Government Shutdown
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The potential delay comes just two days after Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport issued a ground stop Tuesday afternoon for the same reason. That ground stop lasted until 6 p.m., while a ground delay continued until 9 p.m., according to Houston Airports.
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Shutdown's impact at airports will worsen, says TSA — travelers should 'go early' and 'be patient'
TSA wait times surge to over two hours at some major airports during the government shutdown, with Houston, LAX and Orlando hit hard as travelers are urged to arrive early.
By Tuesday, November 4, TSA lines improved at both Houston airports, though officials continued urging travelers to arrive early as the shutdown persists, reported KHOU 11. That afternoon, a ground stop at Hobby ended at 6 p.m., followed by a ground delay until 9 p.m.
After hours-long wait times at Houston airports yesterday, here's what we noticed today and what the airport expects tomorrow.
At Bush Intercontinental Airport, only TSA checkpoints at Terminals A and E will be open for passengers, beginning at 4 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1.