Aviation

Weather Alert: Check Your Flight Status at Hobby and Bush During Storm Beryl

Houston’s major airports, William P. Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, faced significant disruptions on Sunday evening as Tropical Storm Beryl began to impact the area. The airports reported delays and warned travelers to anticipate possible cancellations.

Potential Flight Impacts

Travelers were advised that flight delays and cancellations were possible not only for flights directly affected by the storm but also for those departing to or arriving from destinations outside of Beryl’s direct path. This is due to the broader impact the storm has on airline schedules and routes.

Airport Operations and Safety Measures

Houston Airports emphasized that the safety of passengers and staff is their top priority. They acknowledged the potential disruption to travel plans and committed to keeping travelers informed. Depending on the severity of the storm, airport operations could experience further impacts.

Stay Informed

Travelers were encouraged to check the status of their flights regularly. For up-to-date information on on-time, delayed, and canceled flights, passengers can check the following links:

By staying informed and checking flight statuses frequently, travelers can better manage their plans and ensure their safety during Tropical Storm Beryl.

Aviation

Did you know ? Once Boeing 747 carried 1088 passenger in 1991

In 1991, during Operation Solomon, Israel aimed to airlift 14,000 people from Ethiopia within 36 hours. The effort was intense, with a strong focus on evacuating as many individuals as possible from the country.

At the forefront of this operation was the Boeing 747, known as the “Queen of the Skies,” which transported nearly 1,088 passengers.

Due to the urgent circumstances, all passengers were seated on the aircraft floor, despite the Boeing’s typical maximum capacity being around 660 passengers as per manufacturer specifications.

The aircraft was granted special approval to take off under these exceptional conditions.

Amid political tensions and military reforms in Ethiopia, the Ethiopian government requested the Jewish community to leave the country, providing them with a limited window for evacuation. In response, the community organized an airlift to facilitate their safe departure.

A fleet of 35 Israeli aircraft, including C-130s from the Israeli Air Force and El Al Boeing 747s, was deployed for the mission. These aircraft flew non-stop, successfully transporting most of the Ethiopian Jewish community to Israel in one of the largest airlift operations in history.