After travelers endured delays of over three hours going through airport security over the weekend, Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has worked to minimize the issue.

HOUSTON — The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.

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Photos shared with KPRC 2 shows the line for screening at Terminal E going outside the terminal and down the sidewalk. On Friday, the Houston Airports System alerted travelers to arrive early and prepare for long wait times at Bush Intercontinental Airport as the only TSA checkpoints open will be at Terminal A and Terminal E.

A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) worker waits near a mobile food pantry set up for TSA employees and other federal workers affected by the government shutdown, at the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport in Minneapolis,

A ground stop at William P. Hobby Airport was expected to last until 6 p.m., while a ground delay at George Bush Intercontinental Airport was expected to last until 9:30 p.m., according to

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday the Federal Aviation Administration will cut flights by 10 percent at 40 high-traffic airports starting Friday due to constraints on the air traffic control workforce caused by the partial government shutdown.