Houston Airports welcomes record number of travelers during extended July 4th holiday
Summer air travel is gaining speed. As more people prepare to fly, the TSA offers simple tips to get through security quickly and efficiently.
During the extended Independence Day weekend, George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport welcomed a combined 80,460 passengers June 30 and a combined 78,987 passengers on June 29. The passengers were counted by the Transportation Security Administration as passengers cleared security.
Houston Airports is bracing for an increase in passengers throughout the summer. Based on some of the most recent trends at the nation’s airports, TSA recommends the following simple tips to get through the TSA security checkpoint quickly and efficiently:
With its global reach, Houston Airports offers fights to Cancun, London, Miami and beyond. Competition is key to bringing more offerings to passengers. More than two dozen airlines operate out of Bush Airport; five airlines operate out of Hobby. When more than one airline services a popular destination, passengers have options on pricing and service, if they’re willing to do a little research.
More than $12 million in federal grants to fund sustainability projects at Bush and Hobby airports
The supplemental grants will fund actionable steps for Houston Airports to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate the impacts of climate change and improve energy efficiency. READ MORE
SUSTAINABILITY
Houston Airports is leading the charge to reach carbon neutrality by 2030. That’s why the airport system’s inaugural fleet of all-electric vehicles is coming soon. READ MORE
PARTNERSHIPS
Houston Airports leverages technology to help more victims of human trafficking
Federal data confirms 70% of human trafficking victims are trafficked through airports. Houston Airport is using strategically placed signage to empower airport guests to reach out if they suspect someone is in trouble. READ MORE
AIRPORT HEROES | VIDEO EXTRA
Join the 5-Star team at Houston Airports |If you're looking for a place to work that is diverse and inclusive, consider Houston Airports. Employees share their personal experiences of working for one of the busiest airport systems in the United States.
Fat Cat Creamery, The Spot and Velvet Taco will be among the first permanent dining concepts to open inside North America’s only 5-Star airport. READ MORE
Freshii opens at Bush Airport Terminal B
Freshii offers a variety of healthy meal options including smoothies, salads, soups and wraps. The Terminal B location is now open.
AIR SERVICE
Planes of the future | Passengers at Bush Airport are first to board the 100th upgraded United Airlines airplane
The flight from Houston, which was bound for Grand Cayman Island, is the 100th United Airlines airplane retrofitted with a new interior and wireless charging capabilities. READ MORE
CONSTRUCTION
700 reasons to be excited about the new international terminal at Bush Airport
The largest capital improvement project in the history of Houston Airports includes expanding Terminal C’s garage parking. Houston Airports is addressing growth from inside out. Construction teams are hard at work adding two new levels to the existing Terminal C parking garage, for a total of 8 levels. This will allow for more than 700 additional parking spaces in the Terminal C garage by summer 2024. Airport guests can also access the Terminal A/B garage. READ MORE
VIDEO EXTRA
Change is Coming | Another reason to be excited about the new international terminal coming soon to Bush Airport.
SPACE
Construction Update
Houston Spaceport anchor tenants Axiom Space and Intuitive Machines continue to make progress on the state-of-the-art facilities that will support NASA's return to the moon. Look for the progress being made at the Houston Spaceport at Ellington Airport.
CELEBRATES
July 6 | Air Traffic Control Day
Thank you to the men and women who work in those beautiful air traffic control towers at Bush and Hobby airports! You keep our skies safe as you guide thousands of flights in and out of Houston!
ARTS
Passengers delighted by Houston artists now in-residence at Bush and Hobby airports
Artists Brian Zievert and Rachelle LeBlanc are the fourth round of local creatives to participate in the airport’s award-winning arts program which launched September 2022. READ MORE
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Paw-fect Fit | Houston Airports continues to expand its Volunteer Pet Therapy Program
Strategically positioned inside our airports, therapy dogs offer comfort and ‘Houston friendly’ hospitality as they help our 5-Star customer service team welcome guests to Houston. READ MORE
In their own words | College student details what it’s like inside one of the busiest airports
At 18 years old, college student Petru Nechiti is weaving his story into the history of Houston Airports. The Houston native launched the Houston Airports College Volunteer Program this summer. The American University student seized an opportunity represent his hometown while melding his passion for aviation with the joy of customer service. READ MORE
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