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IHateYou 08-30-2017 05:24 AM


Originally Posted by BMEP100 (Post 2421989)
If you read at the bottom of that page, you will see that is says it in NOT the official airport site.

This is : IAH Alerts | Houston Airport System

Thanks. Didn't see that. However united seems to think its opening tomorrow at noon. And the official website seems to be useless for info. Wish they'd give more accurate and timely updates since it's the official site. If it isn't opening for a while because of the water system why not put that out there?

e6bpilot 08-30-2017 05:42 AM

SWA has suspended operations at Hobby until the afternoon of the second. They can't staff ground ops when folks are recovering from a disaster, access is limited, and infrastructure at the airport is damaged or destroyed.
I suspect that date may even be a little optimistic, as they are just now coming to grips with the magnitude of the flooding damage. The people who staff the airports and make things happen need to feel safe and have their families taken care of prior to returning to work. That may be a long time for some folks.

BMEP100 08-30-2017 09:01 AM


Originally Posted by IHateYou (Post 2422051)
Thanks. Didn't see that. However united seems to think its opening tomorrow at noon. And the official website seems to be useless for info. Wish they'd give more accurate and timely updates since it's the official site. If it isn't opening for a while because of the water system why not put that out there?

They can't report what they don't know. There is no upside to a bureucrat putting out optimistic forecasts when they don't have all the info.

I suspect it will take days before they can even complete an assessment of the infrastructure at the airport.

The last thing they want is an outbreak of some water-borne disease from passengers being exposed to contaminated water or waste system.

IHateYou 08-30-2017 10:14 AM


Originally Posted by BMEP100 (Post 2422224)
They can't report what they don't know. There is no upside to a bureucrat putting out optimistic forecasts when they don't have all the info.

I suspect it will take days before they can even complete an assessment of the infrastructure at the airport.

The last thing they want is an outbreak of some water-borne disease from passengers being exposed to contaminated water or waste system.

No trying to be contentious but no update that reflects what you're "source" is saying. All indications are it's opens tomorrow. I think if what you're saying was true there'd be more info by now.

BMEP100 08-30-2017 10:19 AM


Originally Posted by IHateYou (Post 2422278)
No trying to be contentious ......

Sounds like it.... but let's see what happens tomorrow.

I know my D/H flight out of IAH tomorrow is cancelled.

IHateYou 08-30-2017 10:28 AM


Originally Posted by BMEP100 (Post 2422280)
Sounds like it....

Does it? Being contentious would be me personally insulting you or something similar. Hence why I preeeded my comments by stating I wasn't. But whatever.

Aviatorr 08-30-2017 10:36 AM

There's a message on CCS addressing this...

Winston 08-30-2017 10:38 AM


Originally Posted by IHateYou (Post 2422287)
Does it? Being contentious would be me personally insulting you or something similar. Hence why I preeeded my comments by stating I wasn't. But whatever.

It's hard not to come across as contentious when you've chosen "IHateYou" as a screen name...

IHateYou 08-30-2017 11:23 AM


Originally Posted by Winston (Post 2422292)
It's hard not to come across as contentious when you've chosen "IHateYou" as a screen name...

I take it you offend easily?

gettinbumped 08-30-2017 01:29 PM

Bulletin on my FP says airport opened today at 4pm CT per FAA NOTAM. No idea what type of operation they are running over there, but just saw a last minute trip pop open for a flight to IAH tomorrow AM at 6:30ish out of SFO.


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