A United Airlines flight from Houston to New York had to be evacuated after it caught fire during take-off from runway 15R.

The FAA said United Airlines Flight 1382 had to stop their takeoff from George Bush Intercontinental Airport due to a “reported engine issue” around 8:35 a.m. on Sunday.

Some of the occupants used the emergency slide to get off of the plane, according to the Houston Fire Department.

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An arctic front with wintry precipitation is expected to move into the area overnight Monday.

The Houston Airport System said in a news release that flights at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport and Ellington Airport will be suspended beginning at 12 a.m. Tuesday.

While there will be no departing or arriving flights, dedicated teams will remain on-site 24-7, working diligently to prepare for a swift and safe return to normal operations when weather permits.

Officials did not say when the airports would resume flight operations.

Travelers with existing travel plans must contact their airlines for rebooking options.

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Visibility dropped to 1/4 mile at William P Hobby Airport and to 0 mile at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston this morning.

Some of the affected flights diverted to San Antonio.

• Southwest WN1149 from Chicago to Houston HOU
• Delta DL1509 from Atlanta to Houston HOU
• United UA1557 from Las Vegas to Houston IAH

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Singapore Airlines is stopping its longest direct flight SQ52 (duration 26 hours and 15 minutes, including the 1 hour 30 minute stop in Manchester) citing insufficient demand as the primary reason for this decision.

The carrier will maintain its five-times-weekly service between Manchester and Singapore Changi Airport. However, the Houston link will be completely severed, marking Singapore Airlines’ withdrawal from the Texas hub.

This move aligns with Singapore Airlines’ ongoing capacity adjustments and network review strategy. The airline emphasizes its commitment to aligning capacity with demand, suggesting that the Houston-Manchester route no longer meets profitability thresholds.

Singapore Airlines has not indicated whether this cut is permanent or temporary, leaving the door open for potential future resumption. The carrier has served Houston since March 2008, initially operating a route from Houston to Singapore via Moscow.

This decision impacts the unique fifth-freedom flight offering, which allowed passengers to travel between Houston and Manchester on a non-British or American carrier.

Singapore Airlines Houston Flights

The airline maintains other fifth-freedom routes, including New York-Frankfurt-Singapore and Los Angeles-Tokyo-Singapore. Houston-Manchester emerges as the underperforming link in Singapore Airlines’ U.S. network.

Initially connecting Houston with Moscow, capitalizing on oil industry ties, the route shifted to Manchester in 2016. Despite potential connectivity through United Airlines’ Houston hub, travelers found more efficient options via Los Angeles or San Francisco for Singapore-bound journeys.

This cancellation impacts travelers seeking unique mileage redemption opportunities on a premium carrier for U.S.-Europe flights. However, Singapore Airlines simultaneously announces network expansions elsewhere, including increased frequencies and aircraft upgrades across European routes and additional flights to Johannesburg.

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