Houston Airports: Possible Flight Chaos Due to Government Shutdown

Houston airports might see big problems soon. The FAA is thinking about stopping flights from taking off or landing after 4 p. m. This is because the government shutdown is now in its 28th day. It's causing issues everywhere, especially in the air. Across the U. S. , flights are already delayed. Over 3, 300 delays happened in just one day. More than 1, 000 of those were between 6 p. m. and 10 p. m. Monday. If Houston airports get a ground stop, it will make things even worse. Air traffic controllers are feeling the pinch. They missed their first full paycheck today. This is a big deal because it's been almost four weeks since the shutdown started. Some lawmakers are talking about paying them and military members separately, but nothing is set yet. If the FAA's plan happens, flights at George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby Airport could be delayed or even canceled. Travelers should be ready for changes and check their flight status often.