September 17 - At the moment, System is not issuing any type of statement restricting travel -- it is a component as well as individual decision. Flight schedules are a bit unstable at the moment as airlines continue to change and revise schedules -- something to keep in mind. Other issues - if you have people using rental cars to get from place to place, check the charge carefully when cars are turned in. It seems that some car rental offices have not been notified of modifications in drop policy, and they are charging incorrect rates.
Airports and
airlines continue to work toward returning to normal operation.
As of Sunday evening, two-thirds of all regularly scheduled flights were
back in service.
In the coming week, airlines will begin to evaluate route structures and the frequency of flights in order to address security concerns and the economic impact of last week’s events on operations. Over the next 7-10 days, if travel is required please keep in mind:
 | Flights
may be changed or cancelled with little notice, delays will be common |
| A
minimum two hour check-in is required for domestic travel – more time is
recommended |
| Special
restrictions may apply for international travel – check with the travel
agency and/or airline |
| All
sharp or questionable objects should be removed from carry-on luggage (i.e.
nail clippers, metal nail files, metal business card holders, Swiss army
knives, pen/pencil sets with sharp angles) |
| Parked
cars are not allowed within 300 feet of any airport entrance.
Unattended cars will be towed. |
| Passengers
with etickets must have
proof of ticketing and photo identification in order to pass through
security checkpoints. Proof of
ticketing can be one or more of the following: |
1. An itinerary with a travel agency corporate logo
| Corporate
Travel Planners will waive fees through September 18th |
While there are very few cars available, if at all, for those who have cars rented through state contracted vendors:
| Advantage will not charge drop-off or mileage charges between any two U. S. locations |
| Avis will not charge drop-off charges, however, mileage will be charged at twenty cents in the State of Texas and thirty-two cents per mile outside of Texas. The mileage charge is waived on inter-city rentals between Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio |
| Enterprise will not charge drop-off or mileage charges between any two Texas locations |
The following web site is updated on a continual basis:
Federal Aviation Administration Update