Historic 2023 | Houston Airports to set one more travel record this year during winter holiday season
On the heels of a record-making Thanksgiving travel period, and on par with a history-making year for the airport system, Houston Airports is preparing to welcome its largest winter holiday travel crowd on record, exceeding the passenger total set in 2019.
With 3.9 million passengers expected during a 21-day winter holiday period, Houston Airports is ready to celebrate a record-making year. Passengers are encouraged to plan and prepare for more people at the airport beginning in mid-December.
‘Give yourself time’ | Inside TSA Lost & Found and why holiday travelers should arrive early to the airport. READ MORE
CELEBRATES
Wall Street Journal ranks Houston’s airports among best in the U.S.
When it comes to reliability, value and convenience, passengers and the WSJ rank George Bush Intercontinental Airport as the 7th Best Large U.S. Airport and William P. Hobby Airport as the 5th Best Midsize U.S. Airport. READ MORE
CONSTRUCTION
Traffic Alert | Parts of North Terminal Road at Bush Airport to close overnight December 4-8
Houston Airports continues to make significant progress on the new Mickey Leland International Terminal currently under construction at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Construction crews are ready to move fabricated pieces of a new Baggage Handling System (BHS) to its permanent location within the construction site adjacent to North Terminal Road. READ MORE
NOW OPEN
New and modern restrooms are now open inside IAH Terminal E.
CONSTRUCTION
One million hours worked, zero lost-time injuries as Houston Airports moves forward with construction of new international terminal
Safety is the priority of the construction projects across Houston Airports. From the airport system to the contractors and construction teams, dedication and commitment to a safe work environment are spotlighted and celebrated at appreciation luncheon. READ MORE
United Airlines, Houston Airports to invest more than $2B in Terminal B Transformation at Bush Airport
United Airlines and Houston Airports announced a landmark investment in United’s hub at Bush Airport. This ambitious project is set to redefine the air travel experience and cater to the future needs of an estimated 36 million passengers. The program encompasses the construction of 40 new gates within Terminal B for both domestic and international travel. READ MORE
INFRASTRUCTURE
'Modern taxiways will soon benefit millions’ | Houston Airports, FAA break ground on multi-million project
Construction has begun on Project 770 at Hobby Airport. Project 770 will modernize the taxiways at Houston’s first commercial airport. Over $40 million issued for this project includes the demolition of sections of existing taxiways and the full or partial reconstruction of taxiways. READ MORE
Houston Airports opens Sensory Room ahead of record-setting holiday travel season
The Houston Airports Sensory Room provides a quiet and controlled space where passengers can experience sensory relief from stimulating airport terminals. READ MORE
RETAIL AND DINING
From tacos to salads and fresh guacamole, pull up a chair at El Tiempo. The popular Houston cantina is now open inside Bush Airport's Terminal A North. The margaritas are cold and the fajitas are sizzling!
AIRPORT AMENITIES
No plane ticket required | Houston offers travelers another way to connect with the world
The Houston Public Library has officially plugged in a BOOKLink at Hobby Airport. The self-service kiosk invites users to select from physical books, eBooks and audiobooks. READ MORE
SPACE
Houston: The future of space
Houston Airports and its Houston Spaceport were front and center the Greater Houston Partnership’s annual Future of Space event, where leaders in the aerospace industry discussed how Houston is positioned to become a leading aerospace hub and continue to drive some of the world’s biggest space endeavors. READ MORE
ARTS
Harmony in the Air - a passenger favorite - expands to IAH Terminal E
Harmony in the Air, a globally acclaimed and award-winning performing arts program, continues to gain momentum while also expanding its fanbase. The performing arts program, which features some of Houston’s most accomplished musicians, is now providing live music to United Airlines passengers at Bush Airport Terminal E. READ MORE
ARTS
‘The airport is the new museum’ | How Houston Airports is revolutionizing the way people engage with the arts
Another round of commissioned works, a pair of new performance platforms and local artists now hard at work inside Houston's bustling terminals are helping to welcome passengers to Art City. READ MORE
AIRPORT HEROES
Houston Fire honors first female firefighter stationed at Hobby Airport
The trailblazing spirit of Sharon S. Branch is set to inspire and motivate the next generation of firefighters stationed at Hobby Airport. The Houston Fire Department dedicated an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) truck in recognition of Branch, the first female firefighter and truck engineer/operator at Station 81. READ MORE
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Seeing is believing | IAH Passengers have prime view of new international terminal under construction
From the installation of custom trusses along the new international departures curb to the first segments of a state-of-the-art baggage handling system, those visiting Bush Airport will start to see the significant progress that continues to be made on the largest capital improvement project in the history of Houston Airports. READ MORE
