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Story preview: Behind-the-scenes access to luggage’s journey at Houston airports
Read full article: Story preview: Behind-the-scenes access to luggage’s journey at Houston airportsReporter Gage Goulding gets exclusive behind-the-scenes access to see how TSA ensures luggage is safe to load onto an aircraft
What can I take on the plane in a carry-on? What can be packed in checked luggage?
Read full article: What can I take on the plane in a carry-on? What can be packed in checked luggage?Packing for your next trip? Ensure a smooth journey by knowing what to pack in your carry-on versus your checked luggage.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston unveils Terminal D-West Pier expansion
Read full article: George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston unveils Terminal D-West Pier expansionThe 160,000-square-foot expansion adds six new gates and state-of-the-art amenities, all part of a $1.458 billion redevelopment aimed at making Houston a global leader in international travel.
Why is the Houston Airport System involved in international airport projects abroad while struggling at home?
Read full article: Why is the Houston Airport System involved in international airport projects abroad while struggling at home?While the Houston Airport System has faced heavy criticism and questions focused on the inability to get its international terminal up and running, the airport system’s previous leadership does have a track record of getting international terminals to operate smoothly, only not here in Houston, as KPRC 2 Investigates is exposing.
United Airlines has turbulent week of airplane incidents, all with Boeing aircraft
Read full article: United Airlines has turbulent week of airplane incidents, all with Boeing aircraftUnited Airlines closed out the week with three incidents and a federal agency launching a probe into an issue with one of their aircraft last month.
Another person with ties to Mayor’s Executive Team lands position inside Houston Airport System
Read full article: Another person with ties to Mayor’s Executive Team lands position inside Houston Airport SystemSpecial jobs for special people funded through public dollars inside the City of Houston is a practice KPRC 2 Investigates has exposed on multiple occasions during Mayor Sylvester Turner’s tenure.
Controversial international terminal project at Bush Intercontinental starting to see ‘light at the end of the tunnel’
Read full article: Controversial international terminal project at Bush Intercontinental starting to see ‘light at the end of the tunnel’Houston Airport System Director Mario Diaz (no relation to the author), delivered his annual State of the Airports address to a filled ballroom inside the Marriott Marquis hotel on Monday afternoon.
Crews working to fix air conditioning system at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Read full article: Crews working to fix air conditioning system at George Bush Intercontinental AirportMaintenance crews at George Bush Intercontinental Airport worked overnight after the airport’s air conditioning system malfunctioned.
Houston airport system monitoring weather conditions as cold weather moves in
Read full article: Houston airport system monitoring weather conditions as cold weather moves inThe upcoming winter weather might bring delays and cancellations for folks traveling in and out of Houston over the next few days.
Councilmember ‘suspicious’ of leadership at Houston Airports System following sexual harassment, retaliation complaint
Read full article: Councilmember ‘suspicious’ of leadership at Houston Airports System following sexual harassment, retaliation complaintHouston city councilmember Tiffany Thomas said she is “suspicious” of the current management team at the Houston Airport System.
Houston’s airports expect to see approximately 1.9 million travelers passing through the airport system
Read full article: Houston’s airports expect to see approximately 1.9 million travelers passing through the airport systemHouston’s airports expect to see approximately 1.9 million travelers passing through during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Billion-dollar budget for new international terminal at Bush Intercontinental Airport rising again
Read full article: Billion-dollar budget for new international terminal at Bush Intercontinental Airport rising againIn June 2014, the Houston Airport System announced the construction of a new Mickey Leland International Terminal at Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Mayor Turner breaks ground on ‘incubator’ building at Houston Spaceport aiming to support future spaceflight
Read full article: Mayor Turner breaks ground on ‘incubator’ building at Houston Spaceport aiming to support future spaceflightHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Airport System will break ground on the new Collins Aerospace Building at the Houston Spaceport Monday.
Airports face financial impact from coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Airports face financial impact from coronavirus pandemicJust two months ago, the Houston Airport System touted a record year with 59 million passengers moving through George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport in 2019. Airport operations rely on passenger facility charges, better known as a PFC. Every time a Houston-area passenger books a flight through one of the Houston airports, $4.50 of the ticket price goes back to the airport system. “Let me say the airport system has done a pretty good job establishing a meaningful reserve, I believe it’s $500 million,” Turner said. On March 17, KPRC 2 was provided with an email from a high ranking city official showing numerous airport projects were being deferred or canceled.
Houston Airport System launches app to help kids with intellectual, developmental disabilities
Read full article: Houston Airport System launches app to help kids with intellectual, developmental disabilitiesHOUSTON – The Houston Airport System has launched a new app to help children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “The waiting, all the monitors and the noise, sensory overload,” said Karl Singleton about what he faces in an airport. To help those like Karl Singleton, Hobby and Bush Airports have a new app called Access Houston Airports. “There are several different features, such as exploring guides which talk about all about the airport, airport rules, security check-in, finding a plane, taking off,” said Tim Jonie with the Houston Airport System. “Kids with developmental disabilities like to be able to know what’s next.