George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Coverage of George Bush Intercontinental Airport in the Nexus archive.
- FAA investigating after passenger tried to open cabin door during United Airlines flight
The FAA is investigating after a passenger attempted to open a cabin door on a United Airlines flight operated by Mesa, causing the flight to return to Indianapolis. The passenger was taken into custody by airport police, and the flight later resumed to Houston.
- Man in Texas is accused of using a fake boarding pass to get on a United flight to Los Angeles
A Texas man is accused of using a fake boarding pass to board a United Airlines flight to Los Angeles, leading to the plane's return to the gate after he was found hiding in a restroom. The incident caused a three-hour delay while the aircraft was checked for explosives.
- Passenger allegedly boards flight with fake boarding pass, forcing plane back to gate
A Houston man allegedly boarded a United Airlines flight using a fraudulent boarding pass, causing the plane to return to the gate and delay passengers for three hours. He faces a felony charge related to disrupting a critical infrastructure facility.
- What are the enhanced Ebola screening procedures at US airports
Americans returning from the Congo, South Sudan, or Uganda within 21 days must use three designated U.S. airports for enhanced Ebola screening during an outbreak in these countries. The affected airports include Washington Dulles International, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, and Houston George Bush Intercontinental.
- What to know if your flight is canceled amid rising jet fuel costs
Airlines worldwide are canceling flights due to rising jet fuel costs caused by the Middle East war, affecting travelers with varying passenger protections. Passengers are advised to check rebooking options and understand regional refund policies, as disruptions coincide with increased summer travel demand.