Concerned About Travel Plans Near the Texas Gulf Coast? Here's a Hurricane Ike Travel Update

When Hurricane Ike slammed into the Texas coast on Saturday, September 13, it altered travel plans for untold thousands. Essentially, the entire upper Texas coast – from the Louisiana border to Houston and down to Freeport – has been dramatically affected. These effects will continue to be felt for quite some time.

If you aren't planning a trip to Galveston or Houston, you may be routed through a Texas airport as you cross the United States. You might be wondering what areas were affected and what the situation is in Texas. Our Texas travel writer, Danno Wise, has updates for you.

Here's the Hurricane Ike Travel Information.