Houston Airports maintains trust as record Spring Break crowds flock to terminals
'Keep doing a great job' | Houston Mayor praises airport system for efficient, safe passenger experience during travel rush.
Houston Airports wrapped Spring Break 2024 by welcoming an unprecedented 2.3 million passengers through Bush and Hobby airports. Despite continued construction of the new Mickey Leland International Terminal at IAH, Houston Airports and Houston Police were able to keep traffic flowing.
“Keep on doing a great job. The difference in being user-friendly since you’ve taken leadership is really noticeable,” said Houston Mayor John Whitmire to Jim Szczesniak, Director of Aviation for Houston Airports.
United Airlines shifts IAH Arrivals/Departures curbs as transformation of Terminal B moves forward
The changes to the curbs were made in late March.
The new Arrivals curb is now along South Terminal Road
The new Departures curb is now along North Terminal Road
The $2.55 billion Terminal B Transformation will cater to the future needs of an estimated 36 million United Airlines passengers at Bush Airport with the addition of:
40 new gates for domestic, international travel
New central processor & baggage handling system
Largest Club in United's network
CONSTRUCTION
Change is coming | Houston City Council tours progress of new IAH International Terminal
“Wow! Bush Airport is about to provide state-of-the-art facilities for international travelers,” said Martha Castex-Tatum, Mayor Pro Tem. “I encourage patience as we complete this prize project." READ MORE
VIDEO EXTRA
Installation complete! All 8 steel trusses are now in place along what will soon be the new IAH International Departures Curb.
PARTNERSHIPS
Houston City Council approves TSA equipment for new IAH International Terminal
The equipment will be used to screen passengers in a brand new 17-lane security checkpoint, one of the largest in the U.S. READ MORE
NOW OPEN
IAH TERMINAL C GARAGE HAS TWO ENTRANCES | The garage entrance ramp along North Terminal Road is back open! Look for it in the left lane, just before Terminal C Departures.
CELEBRATES
Breaking Barriers: Kelly Woodward becomes first female COO for Houston Airports
"Kelly Woodward's wealth of experience and leadership skills make her the perfect fit for the role of Chief Operating Officer. We are excited to have her back on the Houston Airports team. I have full confidence in her ability to drive our strategic initiatives forward,” said Jim Szczesniak, Director of Aviation for Houston Airports. READ MORE
Women's History Month | IAH Gallery features 16 female artists
The IAH Terminal D Mezzanine Gallery, near the American Express Centurion Lounge, was recently re-curated with art from the Houston Airports civic art collection. It features the work of more than a dozen female artists.
AIR SERVICE
United to offer direct flights from Houston to Medellin
United will fly non-stop to Medellin, Colombia for the first time in the airline's history. READ MORE
United debuts direct flights from Houston to Tulum
United is now flying to a new airport in Tulum, Mexico. READ MORE
Hobby Airport welcomes new airlines, routes in 2024
The 5-Star Skytrax airport welcomes Sun Country Airlines and Avelo Airlines in a transformative leap, expanding destinations and air service to 7 airlines now operating out of Hobby Airport. READ MORE
SPACE
Space City 2.0 | How Houston remains poised to support humankind's next giant leap
The legacy continues at Ellington Airport and Houston Spaceport, the hub of innovation and commercial space flight. READ MORE
SPACE
Houston Spaceport teams with French Space Agency, Rice University on space exploration
The groundbreaking collaboration in fostering the workforce, resources and cutting-edge technology needed for humankind to make the next giant leap needed to continue space exploration. READ MORE
RETAIL & DINING
Hobby Airport set to begin Phase 2 construction of new permanent concessions package
Phase 2 of the concessions rollout includes local favorites like The Rustic and popular national brands like Starbucks. READ MORE
Bush Airport collaborates with FotoFest art exhibition
For the first time, Bush Airport is hosting one of the site-specific works that is part of the FotoFest biennial exhibition that draws international art enthusiasts to Houston. READ MORE
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Meet Susan Barrow, ‘the epitome of warmth and assistance’ at Bush Airport
What sets the Houston Airports Volunteer Ambassador Program apart is not just the service it provides but the friendships it forges. For Susan Barrow, being an Ambassador is not just a role, it's a chance to meet incredible people while making a difference. READ MORE
