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https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/houston-airport-bush-hobby-wait-times/285-c3894ae3-5d73-4a93-a0a3-ab0d8623227a

Security wait times at Bush Airport could top three hours, airport officials say

HOUSTON Travelers flying out of Houstons airports should plan for big delays at security checkpoints as the federal government shutdown impacts TSA staffing and operations nationwide.
Houston Airports says TSA wait times may exceed three hours at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and more than an hour at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). The delays are expected to continue until further notice.

Check current security wait times at Bush Airport | Check current security wait times at Hobby Airport
Frankly, its just two people are fighting over political issues, and this is the victim, the public, traveler Nael Tannira said.
Tannira saw the security line outside of Terminal E and decided it wasnt worth the effort. He missed his flight. Other passengers say they witnessed people acting restless.
I done walked past people fighting, cussing each other out, its crazy, traveler Tamisha Diggs told KHOU 11.

On Sunday afternoon, around 4 p.m., the line for security in Terminal A went downstairs into baggage claim, and people were waiting for at least two hours to get upstairs through security.
This is insane, its looking like Ill miss my flight, traveler Cesar Aparicio told KHOU 11 while he was in the Terminal A line.
Passengers say they trekked between Terminals A and E in hopes of seeing better wait times, but that wasnt the case.
I finally go over there [to Terminal E] and its catastrophic, traveler Urayna Nance said.
Instead of flying home, shes planning to stay overnight at the airport with hopes that conditions improve.
Poor communication, other issues going on. I do understand the shortage in the staff and the why, but its just very inconvenient for all our passengers, Nance said.
Other passengers are hoping authorities can improve this flying fiasco.
My only hope is the authority of the governor. He has to call in the TSA people to come in and open up more TSA entrance areas, Tannira asked.
At Bush Airport, only TSA checkpoints at Terminals A and E are open. Airport officials say United Airlines passengers should check their luggage at Terminal C, then head over to Terminal E for security screening by walking or taking the airport subway. The Subway connects all five terminals, and once screened, travelers can take the Skyway to reach each gate.

At Hobby, officials say fewer screening lanes are open, which is contributing to longer lines there.

Houston Airports says many TSA agents are currently working without pay as the federal government shutdown continues. To help ease the strain, Houston Airports own staff are assisting TSA workers in moving passengers through checkpoints and trying to keep lines from backing up further.
Houston Airports Director of Aviation Jim Szczesniak calls this a challenging time.
We sincerely thank our passengers for arriving early and for their patience and flexibility during this challenging time, he said in a statement issued Sunday. The federal government shutdown has impacted TSA staffing and operations nationwide, and Houston Airports is doing everything possible to support our TSA partners and keep passengers moving safely and efficiently. We ask that passengers continue to arrive early and expect extended security wait times until the federal government shutdown is resolved.
Officials urge passengers to arrive several hours early for their flights and allow extra time to get through security until the shutdown ends.

videos of the greatness

https://www.reddit.com/r/TikTokCringe/comments/1on9gd2/this_is_what_happens_when_an_airport_is_short/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlIXHhtFlvk

SIX HOURS

usedsocks01
2h ago Edited 2h ago
I flew into IAH last night. Sat on the tarmac for over an hour because they were so behind on getting flights in and out. Missed my connecting flight. The people rescheduling my flight said they've been busy all day rescheduling and then recommended that I stay at the airport because the wait time to get through TSA is SIX HOURS. Walked by the TSA at 11:30 last night and the line was insane, with not a single TSA worker in sight. Still here waiting for my 9am flight. It's been a long night.
Scared to fly out of LAG next week now to get home.

WingsOfGood posted...

My only hope is the authority of the governor. He has to call in the TSA people to come in and open up more TSA entrance areas, Tannira asked.

Go fuck yourself Tannira

Go to work without getting paid and see how much you like it

Sounds like a security risk may happen.

Im going to Houston in 2 weeks lol. Im being dragged there by my boss. Ill be damned if I miss my returning flight over this. Ill plans ahead and get there hours in advance

Tora_Sami posted...

Sounds like a security risk may happen.

can't hear you over the sound of GREATNESS

Holy shit. I fly a lot. Like a round trip every other month. Never experienced anything longer than 30m.

Staying my fatass home for the holidays.

boomgetchopped3 posted...

Im going to Houston in 2 weeks lol. Im being dragged there by my boss. Ill be damned if I miss my returning flight over this. Ill plans ahead and get there hours in advance

yeah that will not be fun, you gonna be feeling the pain if the republicans continue to be obstinate evil petty bastards

sorry you have to go through this

but people who voted for this will now experience it as Texas has lots of them

So I better get used to long drives for now. Dang.

thanksgiving coming up

oh boy it will be a disaster

I bought a ticket to go to Houston on Christmas I hope this shit has been resolved by then...

WingsOfGood posted...

yeah that will not be fun, you gonna be feeling the pain if the republicans continue to be obstinate evil petty bastards

sorry you have to go through this

but people who voted for this will now experience it as Texas has lots of them

esp cuz they keep blaming the dems for the shutdown becase the "evil" dems don't wanna cut a part of healthcare cuz it'll allow illegals to get healthcare despite the fact... it actually won't cuz illegals wouldn't qualify

Trump in 2011 on the shutdown while Obama was president

"In my opinion, I hear the Democrats are gonna be blamed, I hear Republicans are gonna be blamed, I actually think the president would be blamed," he said. "If there is a shutdown ... I think it would be a tremendously negative mark on the president of the United States. He's the one that has to get people together."

https://vimeo.com/388940582?fl=pl&fe=sh

I didn't fly out of Houston, but I flew last weekend and TSA was surprisingly quick. I was worried it'd be a shitshow like this. Not having to take shoes off anymore really helps the queue.

WingsOfGood posted...

My only hope is the authority of the governor. He has to call in the TSA people to come in and open up more TSA entrance areas, Tannira asked.

No matter what he does, Wheelchair Boy can't make Federal workers do anything.

To be fair this sounds like an almost normal day at bush airport, that place fucking suck

Hobby is life, Southside gang gang

Golden Age

I just flew to San Diego and back, and when I left at 5 am, the line for security was almost an hour long. At 5 am.