Ground stop at Bush Intercontinental Airport of Houston only impacted United Airlines, airport says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- According to newly reported information from Bush Intercontinental Airport of Houston, the ground stop issued Monday morning only impacted United Airlines flights.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered the stop from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. due to freezing rain.

With weather conditions persisting, United Airlines requested to extend the ground stop until 1:30 p.m.

In a statement, United Airlines mentioned that they are experiencing delays and adjusting their flight schedule according to weather developments.

The FAA's order slowed the flow of air traffic at IAH, and as many as 349 delays were reported.

Despite the lift on the ground stop, travelers are still advised to check with their airline for the most up-to-date information.

William P. Hobby Airport has not provided any updates on the impact of weather conditions on its operations.

There have been 447 cancelations at Bush Airport in the past 24 hours, according to Flight Aware.

United Airlines sent Eyewitness News the following statement:

Severe winter weather conditions continue to disrupt our operations, including at IAH. We know our customers are eager to get to their destinations. Our teams at the airports and contact centers are working to best serve our customers under difficult conditions. We currently have waivers in place for customers traveling to, from, or through IAH and other impacted cities.

Our operations team continues to monitor weather developments across the country and adjust our schedule accordingly. Customers may visit united.com to check their flight status and view the latest information. We encourage travelers to download our mobile app and use our Agent on Demand tool, which enables them to bypass a line to speak with agents and get assistance via text, FaceTime, or phone call.

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As a reminder for customers whose travel has been disrupted, the United mobile app automatically gives personalized re-booking options and bag tracking information.

Travelers can check the status of their IAH flights by going to www.fly2houston.com/iah/flights/departures