My parents just called from Vancouver. They were scheduled to come back on CO262 today. Continental would only let people that live in IAH on the flight. Anyone with a connection was not allowed to board, they claimed that no one would be able to move baggage.

Mom waited in line, she is non-elite and didnt know to call, at Customer service for over 3 hours to get on AA tomorrow morning. Of course since it is due to weather CO would not give any compensation and they are likely going to stay in the airport due to hotel room shortage.

I assume this is not a uncommon issue today.

Is IAH already being evacuated this early?

It is good that they were able to get on AA..not sure if they are connecting in ORD or DFW.