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Travelers at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental faced lengthy security lines as 36% of TSA officers called out amid a partial government shutdown, fueling frustration over funding gridlock while lawmakers haggle DHS funding and ICE reforms; airlines warn of higher summer fares due to rising fuel costs.
Two jets narrowly avoided a collision during takeoff at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport on December 18, 2025, after one flight made an unauthorized turn into the path of another, triggering collision avoidance alarms and evasive maneuvers.
A United Airlines Boeing 737 flight rolled off the runway at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport with 160 passengers and six crew members on board, causing no injuries. The incident did not disrupt other flights, and the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the cause. This comes after recent mishaps involving United Airlines flights, including an emergency landing due to engine trouble and "stuck" rudder pedals prompting an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Two jets collided at Hobby Airport in Houston when one took off without permission while another was landing. No injuries were reported. The collision highlights concerns over regular near misses caused by understaffed air traffic control facilities and failures to install warning systems. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at the airport, diverting some flights to a larger facility. The National Transportation Safety Board has sent a team to investigate the collision.
Houston's William P. Hobby Airport temporarily grounded all flights after a private jet departed without permission and collided with another jet on the tarmac. No injuries were reported, and the incident is under investigation by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board.
A Delta flight from Houston to Atlanta was delayed for three hours after a swarm of bees latched onto the winglet of the A320 aircraft. Passengers were not allowed to board the plane until the bees were removed. The bees were finally shaken loose of the plane after airport employees conducted a pushback using ground safety equipment. Delta Airlines apologized to customers and explained that the delay was necessary to ensure the welfare of the bees and to prevent contamination of the aircraft.