Over the weekend, METRO moved its 500 IAH Downtown Direct drop-off from Terminal C to Terminal E at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travelers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport - IAH - did a double-take this week when Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins and running back Dare Ogunbowale showed up ready to trade their jerseys for United Airlines name badges. The two players spent the day learning the ropes from United Airlines’ Special Olympics Service Ambassadors - the SOSAs - and yes, it was every bit as heartwarming, funny, and inspiring as it sounds.

Are you planning to travel to see family and friends this holiday season? If so, you might need to pay attention to what airline you book your flight through.

Monday marks the final return day of the holiday window, and airports across the country, including here in Houston, are seeing steady crowds as millions of travelers head home.

The holiday season is upon us, and that means bustling airports and millions of travelers passing through Houston!

The Houston Airports System says TSA security lanes at Terminal C at Bush Intercontinental Airport will reopen Wednesday.

TSA workers who went above and beyond during the 43-day government shutdown will receive $10,000 bonus checks, recognizing their dedication to keeping airports safe and operations running smoothly.

FAA restricts private and non-scheduled flights at Houston’s Bush and Hobby airports due to controller staffing shortages amid the government shutdown. Travelers should expect delays and check flight status.

If you have a flight coming up soon, here are some websites to check and make sure your flight hasn't been delayed or canceled.

Flight cancellations by United Airlines are mounting at Houston’s airports as part of a federally mandated reduction in air traffic tied to the ongoing government shutdown.

Ground delays have been announced due to staffing issues at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport.

The U.S. government shutdown has rattled air travel — most recently with an unprecedented effort from the Federal Aviation Administration to cut flights by 10% at airports nationwide.

With TSA staffing shortages and potential flight delays, travelers at Houston airports could face longer security lines. Programs like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR can help you move through faster.

Anxious travelers across the U.S. are feeling a bit of relief as airlines have mostly stayed on schedule while gradually cutting flights because of the government shutdown.

How are the lines looking at Bush? KPRC 2 is sending photojournalists to the airport to figure that out.

Ground delays are in place at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) because of continued staffing issues.

Travelers at IAH and Hobby Airport should expect long security lines due to TSA staffing shortages. Arriving early and being prepared can help you breeze through security and stay on schedule.

Ground stops are possible at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport in Houston due to staffing issues.

Ground stops are possible at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport in Houston due to staffing issues.

A passenger was arrested Sunday evening after attempting to open a door on a United Airlines flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, officials said.

The government shutdown is being felt inside Houston’s airports, where Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees continue screening passengers without pay.

United Airlines Express flight 4969 made an emergency landing in Houston after pilots reported smoke and electrical issues, with all passengers safely returned to the gate.

A United Express flight diverted to Austin after hitting “severe turbulence” and encountering pressurization issues.

Newark Liberty International Airport experienced equipment issues Thursday morning, causing nationwide flight delays, including at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, according to reports.

A ground stop has been issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to scattered thunderstorms Wednesday evening.

A ground stop has been issued at both Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms Friday afternoon.

A Houston family wants answers after their son, who is Palestinian, was held for nine days in a screening room at Bush Airport after arriving in the U.S. His attorney says border patrol officials never told him why he was being held or why he was suddenly released afterward.

A ground stop issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to nearby thunderstorms has been lifted.

A ground stop has been issued at George Bush International Airport.

A ground stop has been issued at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston as thunderstorms pass through the city Thursday afternoon.

A ground stop has been issued at William P. Hobby in Houston after thunderstorms have passed through the city Monday afternoon.

A ground stop is in effect for flights to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston due to thunderstorms, as issued by the FAA at 2:30 a.m.

Passengers on United Airlines Flight 46 experienced an unexpected twist when their flight from Houston to Frankfurt had to turn back shortly after takeoff due to a maintenance issue.

AVOID THE AREA: The building has been evacuated, and bomb squad officials and K9 units are at the scene.

A ground delay has been issued at George Bush Intercontinental Airport after scattered thunderstorms hit the Houston area.

Have plans to travel during Memorial Day weekend? You and millions of other Texans are planning the same.

Travelers in Houston are feeling the ripple effects of significant delays at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), a major hub for United Airlines. With many Houstonians relying on flights to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) that connect through Newark, these disruptions could impact summer travel plans.

⚠️ Flight Alert: Ground stop at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to severe thunderstorms.

A major vehicle crash near George Bush Intercontinental Airport has shut down all lanes of Will Clayton Parkway near McKay Drive.

Due to a line of heavy downpours in the Houston area, officials have issued a ground stop for Bush Intercontinental Airport.

DEADLINE APPROACHING: If you’re traveling for the summer, you might want to make sure your information is REAL ID compliant by May 7!

A group called Ride Share United has organized a strike against Uber and Lyft at George Bush Intercontinental Airport this weekend.

A woman was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight that was getting ready to take off from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Monday evening.

United Airlines made its investment into its Houston hub official today, breaking ground on a new 140,000-square-foot Ground Service Equipment Maintenance Facility (GSE) at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

According to the FAA, staffing issues are causing the temporary ground stop, affecting flights from Bush Airport, Hobby, and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (also known as MSY)

It takes an entire army of people just to get your plane off the ground and on its way to your next vacation.

Exciting news has landed at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) with the inaugural flight of ZIPAIR, connecting Houston to the dazzling lights of Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). ZIPAIR has officially become Houston’s first international long-haul low-cost airline, operating four flights a week to the Land of the Rising Sun.

A ground stop has been issued at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) as thunderstorms scatter across the city.

Flight delays are possible at Bush Intercontinental Airport and Houston William P. Hobby Airport due to severe thunderstorms in the Houston area.

The Ennis family, including their 5-month-old daughter, Niah, has been rescued from Haiti's escalating violence by Project DYNAMO, a Florida-based nonprofit specializing in international search and rescue.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is back in full swing after Tuesday’s winter storm caused a city-wide shutdown of air travel.

Houston’s airports will be reopened Wednesday morning, a source tells KPRC 2.

The City of Houston is preparing for the potential impacts of an incoming winter storm, which has prompted the decision to close its airports.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire will be holding a press conference to provide the latest updates on the anticipated weather conditions across Houston this week.

Do you know if your ID or driver’s license is a REAL ID?

Major delays at Bush Intercontinental Airport leaves many travelers stranded.

Houston Airports is preparing for a record-breaking holiday travel season, expecting 3.4 million passengers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport from Dec. 19 to Jan. 6 — a 7% increase from last year.

The lines are long, the parking spaces are limited and the highways are jammed up. Thanksgiving travel season has arrived.

Have you ever wondered what happens to your suitcase after you drop it off at the check-in counter at the airport?

Reporter Gage Goulding gets exclusive behind-the-scenes access to see how TSA ensures luggage is safe to load onto an aircraft

Having two major airports in Houston is both a blessing and a curse for some travelers.

Packing for your next trip? Ensure a smooth journey by knowing what to pack in your carry-on versus your checked luggage.

For 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.

Ever wondered what comes through one of the busiest airports in the country?

A Mexico-bound flight that took off from Houston was forced to return for a rather unusual reason - volcanic ash.

What you should know about the terminal upgrades before you're council member makes their vote.

The 160,000-square-foot expansion adds six new gates and state-of-the-art amenities, all part of a $1.458 billion redevelopment aimed at making Houston a global leader in international travel.

Jack Lorey orchestrated a memorable marriage proposal for his girlfriend, Erica Bonilla, at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport with the assistance of United Airlines.

Travelers to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) should expect delays from Sept. 16 to Sept. 27 due to concrete repairs on Will Clayton Parkway.

Here is when to leave if you are hitting the roads for Labor Day weekend

The recent strike approval by United Airlines flight attendants have many travelers asking if this will have a significant impact on flights.

A Frontier Airlines crew member was arrested at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, leading to the cancellation of Flight 3195 to Dallas Fort Worth.

A ground stop due to thunderstorms has been issued at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) from 1:14 to 2:30 p.m.

A man was killed following an argument at the Pinewood Apartments on Greens Road in northeast Houston on Saturday night.

Houston’s airports are on pace for a year that will go down in the record books.

A 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.

Federal investigators say Cesar Humberto Lopez-Larios, known as one of the original “Twelve Apostles of the Devil,” was apprehended in Houston after three years on the run.

Federal authorities tell KPRC 2 Cesar Humberto Lopez-Larios, known as one of the original “Twelve Apostles of the Devil,” was apprehended; delivering a significant blow to the infamous crime syndicate.

According to Houston firefighters, at least 25 people on the flight reported feeling sick due to a cruise they were on.

Have you booked your summer flights? It may not be too late to get a good deal!

A ground stop has been issued at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Tuesday afternoon due to severe thunderstorms in the Houston area.

On Friday morning, a AAA travel expert will be LIVE with us with last-minute travel advice and reminders. Do you have travel-related questions? Send them our way and we’ll get answers!

Flight 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.

Severe weather impacting Houston area flights.

As investigations into U.S. plane manufacturer Boeing continue, the number of airplanes they’re building is trailing off.

Safety in the skies is on a lot of passengers’ minds given recent incidents involving airplanes.

Airlines will now be forced to offer full refunds for flights that don’t get off the ground or are delayed, among other issues.

The pilot of a United Airlines jet that slid off the runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in March told federal investigators that he did not “slow too much” initially upon landing.

Southwest Airlines has delayed and cancelled dozens of flights from Houston to Florida due to weather conditions.

United Airlines closed out the week with three incidents and a federal agency launching a probe into an issue with one of their aircraft last month.

Officials are working to clear the scene of a plane that reportedly slid off the runway at Bush Airport early Friday morning.

Extreme weather wreaks havoc on travel plans, leaving frustrated passengers stranded

Houston Airports are experiencing some flight delays as heavy rainfall hits the Houston area this Friday.

Travelers are seeing long waits to check in for Southwest Airlines at William P. Hobby Airport on Tuesday.

Whether you’re traveling the skies or roads, here are a few helpful tips for making it to your destination safely, and with fewer headaches.

Houston Airports says it is ready to welcome its largest winter holiday travel crowd on record, reportedly exceeding the passenger total set in 2019.

I-45 closure could impact weekend commute and holiday travel is in full swing

Whether you’re traveling the skies or roads, here are a few helpful tips for making it to your destination safely, and with fewer headaches.

Peruse our terminal-by-terminal guide for restaurant recommendations.

United Airlines is making changes for passengers with wheelchairs after a government investigation into a complaint by a disability-rights advocate.