Houston Airports Offering FREE Travel Waiver for Flights Canceled July 7-9

FILE – A Southwest Airlines plane prepares to land at Midway International Airport as another taxis, Feb. 12, 2023, in Chicago. Southwest Airlines on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, said a key revenue ratio would be weaker than expected in the second quarter because of changes in how consumers book travel. That’s not good news for Southwest, which is already under pressure from a hedge fund to make big changes, including getting rid of its CEO. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

HOUSTON (KIAH) – Houston airport officials are working to restore regular operations following the Hurricane Beryl.

On Monday, July 8, airlines canceled flights to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), however, passengers can rebook flights scheduled between July 7 and 9 without additional fees due to the hurricane and their travel waiver policy.

According to airport authorities, operations are very limited on this route, which will only allow a few flights to resume.

Airlines are currently accessing their facilities to make repairs due to high winds, debris and fallen trees around Will Clayton Parkway near Bush and the airport and telephone near Hobby.

Although Houston airports are working with the City of Houston’s emergency management operations to resume operations by 7 p.m. Monday, the challenge will be getting to and from the airport. Travelers are being advised by Jim Szczesniak, Director of Aviation and Mayor Whitmire to stay off the roads while first responders work to remove traffic hazards and repair traffic signals.