George Bush Intercontinental Airport’s Innovative Trusses Transforming Departures Curb

The new and expanded international departures curb will feature eight trusses, or large-span steel structures, which will each weigh 80 tons and stretch 209 feet from edge to edge. HOUSTON, TX, 2023-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — This fall, change is coming to Houston. Temperatures are beginning to drop; the sun is starting to set… Read the full press release

Houston Airports Launches First of its Kind Artist-in-Residence Program for Passengers

Houston Airports is the only airport in the U.S. to currently offer an Artist in Residence (AIR) program. The interactive arts program encourages engagement between local artists and airport guests.  HOUSTON, TX, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Time flies when you’re meticulously creating art in the middle of a bustling airport. After a three-month-long… Read the full press release

Houston Airports host 10 unique artworks commissioned during pandemic

HOUSTON, TX, 2022-Dec-15 — /Travel PR News/ — “Not only does art help to create a sense of place in our terminals,” said Mario Diaz, Director of Aviation for Houston Airports. “Art also provides an unexpected connection that has the power to influence each passenger long after they’re left our airports.” When travelers walk through… Read the full press release

Houston Airports to welcome its largest holiday travel crowd since 2019

As more passengers take to the skies this holiday season, people should plan and prepare for their trip to the airport HOUSTON, TX, 2022-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Houston Airports is preparing to welcome its largest holiday travel crowd since 2019. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) expect a combined 2.3… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines announces the addition of new Pilot and Flight Attendant crew base at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

About 150 Pilots and 300 Flight Attendants to be based in Houston MIRAMAR, FL, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Three months after announcing the addition of an aircraft maintenance facility and 50 new jobs in Houston, Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (July 19, 2022) announced it’s going even bigger with the addition of a new Pilot and… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines adds aircraft maintenance facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Spirit to add more than 50 jobs at George Bush Intercontinental Airport MIRAMAR, FL, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today (April 20, 2022) announced a commitment to deepen its roots in Houston with the addition of an aircraft maintenance facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The facility, located along John… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines launches two daily nonstop flights from Monterrey to Austin & Houston starting June 2022

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2022-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The brightest planes in the sky will fly over the mountains of Northeastern Mexico for the first time this summer. Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced two daily nonstop flights from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), starting in June 2022…. Read the full press release

Caribbean Airlines launches non-stop service between Houston Texas and Guyana, with onward connectivity to Port of Spain, Trinidad

Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, 2022-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Caribbean Airlines will operate direct non-stop service between Houston, Texas and Georgetown, Guyana, with onward connectivity to Port of Spain, Trinidad commencing March 22, 2022. The service will operate thrice weekly to/from Terminal D, of the George Bush Intercontinental Airport each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday up until… Read the full press release

William P. Hobby Airport earns 5-Star Airport status in the Skytrax World Airport Star Rating for 2022

George Bush Intercontinental Airport maintained a 4-Star Rating while improving its yearly score Hobby Airport is the first 5-Star airport in North America HOUSTON, TX, 2022-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Houston now boasts the only 5-Star rated airport throughout the state of Texas and North America after William P. Hobby Airport achieved… Read the full press release

George Bush Intercontinental Airport welcomes Ethiopian Airlines’ inaugural flight from Lomé, Togo to Houston

Ethiopian Airlines will now offer nonstop service from Houston to West Africa three times per week starting Dec. 16 HOUSTON, TEXAS, 2019-Dec-20 — /Travel PR News/ — More than one hundred people gathered inside of the international arrivals terminal at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Monday to celebrate the arrival of Ethiopian Airlines’ inaugural flight from Lomé, Togo, to Houston. Starting Monday,… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines launches new service from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Salvador and Guatemala City

MIRAMAR, Fla., 2018-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The lush beauty and diverse cultures of Latin America await as Spirit Airlines continues its international expansion, this time from Houston!  Beginning September 6, 2018, Spirit will start service from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Salvador, El Salvador* with year-round service running three times weekly to Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL).  The… Read the full press release

George Bush Intercontinental Airport named Balram Bheodari as its new General Manager

HOUSTON, 2015-4-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Houston Aviation Director Mario C. Diaz announced this month that Balram Bheodari has been named as the new General Manager for George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Bheodari will join the Houston Airport System (HAS) team on April 13, 2015. He will be responsible for the daily operations of… Read the full press release

Volaris celebrates inaugural service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)

HOUSTON, TX, 2015-3-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Volaris added to its expanding route network connecting Mexico and the United States this week when its first nonstop flight between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) landed in Houston. The inaugural service was celebrated when the March 25 flight touched down in Houston…. Read the full press release

The Houston Airport System: new education training center to be built at existing warehouse at George Bush Intercontinental Airport

HOUSTON, 2015-3-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Houston Airport System (HAS) is taking a major step forward in enhancing the levels of both safety and efficiency surrounding the various construction projects taking place at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Ellington Airport (EFD).  A new training center is set… Read the full press release

George Bush Intercontinental Airport to increase covered parking inventory at its ecopark economy parking lot

HOUSTON, 2014-7-2 — /Travel PR News/ — George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) today announced plans to increase its covered parking inventory at its ecopark economy parking lot located at John F. Kennedy Boulevard near Greens Road. Construction is now underway to convert 724 uncovered spaces to covered parking by the end of July. “Although we have covered… Read the full press release

U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Houston Airport System introduced Automated Passport Control (APC) technology

Arriving international travelers enjoy speedy process through kiosks HOUSTON, 2014-2-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) together with the Houston Airport System (HAS) are announcing the arrival of Automated Passport Control (APC) technology that is improving traveler facilitation and security of international travel. Twenty self-service kiosks are now operating at George Bush Intercontinental Airport… Read the full press release