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Thursday, July 11, 2024 Less than 48 hours after Hurricane Beryl passed through Houston, the city’s airports are working hard to manage operations despite reduced staffing. As of 9 a.m.

on July 10, over 1.3 million residents in the Houston area remain without electricity, and cell service is still unreliable. Long lines are forming at gas stations, and many businesses, schools, and daycares are closed as the community continues to recover from Monday’s Category 1 hurricane.



The recovery process coincides with airlines rebooking passengers on what are expected to be fully booked flights this week. Houston Airports is experiencing a record-breaking summer, with 19 million passengers expected between Memorial Day and Labor Day. HAPPENING TODAY: WHAT PASSENGERS CAN DO: In addition to longer TSA wait times, passengers should expect extended lines at ticket counters, concessions, and parking facilities.

While these lines may be frustrating, they are moving..

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