Summary
Passengers at George Bush International Airport in Houston faced long wait times, with lines over four hours, partially due to a government shutdown affecting TSA workers. Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were deployed to help manage the situation.
Key Facts
- Passengers waited in lines over four hours at George Bush International Airport.
- The long lines occurred despite ICE agents helping TSA with security operations.
- Terminals C and D had closed TSA checkpoints at the airport.
- The government shutdown impacted TSA worker availability.
- George Bush International Airport is the fifteenth busiest airport in the U.S. by passenger numbers.
- ICE agents also assisted at Houston Hobby Airport, with wait times under eight minutes there.
- ICE agents are being deployed at various U.S. airports to assist during the shutdown.
