'Never before seen' | Houston Airports ready to welcome record travelers this Spring Break
With 2.3 million people expected between March 7 and March 18, passengers are encouraged to plan, prepare for their trip to the airport.
Houston Airports is again ready to welcome millions of Spring Break travelers to Bush and Hobby airports this March. Passenger totals are forecasted to exceed 2023 Spring Break travel totals by 200,000 people, creating an historic Spring Break for Houston Airports.
Holiday travelers are urged to plan and prepare, because:
More people will be flying in and out of Houston
More people are predicted to be on Houston-area roads
'Proven track record and visionary leadership' | Jim Szczesniak appointed HAS Director of Aviation
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has appointed Jim Szczesniak as the Director of Aviation for the City of Houston. Szczesniak will oversee IAH, HOU, EFD and the Houston Spaceport.
"I am confident that Jim Szczesniak’s proven track record and visionary leadership will propel Houston Airports and the Houston Spaceport to new heights,” said Mayor John Whitmire. READ MORE
RETAIL & DINING
NOW OPEN | New dining options at Hobby Airport
Houston Airports is celebrating the opening of The Spot, The Spot Bar, Velvet Taco, Fat Cat Creamery and Dunkin while moving forward with Phase 2 of a four-phase food and beverage transition at Hobby Airport. The second phase of concepts will open this summer. READ MORE
AIRPORT AMENITIES
NEW | Ritual washing, prayer space at Bush Airport
Houston Airports opened its first ablution room and prayer room in IAH Terminal D. The welcoming prayer room provides another calming space for all passengers. Bush Airport is among the first airports in the U.S. to offer an ablution room for passengers. READ MORE
Success: Achieve your 2024 resolutions at the airport
If your resolutions include travel, relaxation, self-care and embracing new experiences, then look no further than Bush and Hobby airports. These gateways to the world are not just transit points, they are hubs of opportunities to help you achieve your goals for 2024!READ MORE
AIR SERVICE
Diverse destinations from Houston's airports
Whether you're a beach bum, a mountain enthusiast or a cultural connoisseur, Houston’s airports offer a plethora of destinations to satisfy every traveler's wanderlust. READ MORE
Frontier Airlines: New service from Bush Airport
Frontier Airlines is celebrating the new routes, which begin in April, with fares as low as $19 one way. READ MORE
SPACE
Giant leaps start in Houston | Celebrating the teamwork behind the Intuitive Machines lunar lander
On February 22, the Intuitive Machines Nova-C lunar lander, achieved a historic milestone by successfully landing on the moon's south pole. The Houston Spaceport secured its place in history, too. The lander was built, tested and optimized at the heart of Houston Spaceport, highlighting its crucial role in space exploration. READ MORE
CONSTRUCTION
From renderings to reality | Visual milestones of new terminal under construction at Bush Airport
The new IAH international terminal is the single largest capital improvement project in the history of Houston Airports and will be one of the most modern international terminals in the U.S. READ MORE
Nightly closure of Terminal D/E Connector Tunnel
Construction of the new international terminal at Bush Airport requires the short-term nightly closure of the connector tunnel.READ MORE
$5.49M in funding to upgrade IAH restrooms
The FAA grant will help modernization restrooms inside Terminal A, one of the oldest terminals at Bush Airport. READ MORE
Houston Airports collaborates to showcase Art Cars
The first-ever Art Car displays at Houston's airports celebrate the city's vibrant art scene and deliver a unique travel experience. READ MORE
Airport Artist In Residence program celebrates success at prestigious exhibition
Congratulations to Mathieu Jean Baptiste and Jaymes Earl for well-deserved recognition at the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition. Their success underscores Houston's thriving arts community. READ MORE
Houston Airports Artist in Residence program flourishes with new creations
A new round of artists and a new gallery showcasing work created by past participants highlight the successes of the only active airport artist-in-residence program in the U.S. READ MORE
KUDOS
Green wins gold | Feature Wall at Hobby Airport wins award, inspires other U.S. airports
A wall made from artificial greenery at Hobby Airport just won a Gold Award at the 2024 Tropical Plant International Expo in Florida. Oh, it's also the first wall of its kind at any airport in the U.S! READ MORE
Attained | ACI World Airport CX Accreditation, Level 1
The achievement lays the foundation for Houston Airports to create and deliver an unparalleled passenger experience. READ MORE
Bush Airport successfully completes annual FAA Certification Audit without a single discrepancy
"Houston Airports is always ready for inspection," said the Chief Operations Officer for Houston Airports. "We’re thrilled to know our commitment to safety far exceeds federal standards.” READ MORE
Houston Airports has incorporated the use of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower at IAH and HOU. The Sunflower Lanyard is a simple tool that helps airport staff gracefully accommodate guests who might need a helping hand or a little extra time during any airport journey. Passengers can find posters and pins at airport information counters.
