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Study: Houston’s 2 major airports have below-average Wi-Fi
Read full article: Study: Houston’s 2 major airports have below-average Wi-FiFor those looking to travel for Thanksgiving next week, it might be better to get all of your online errands taken care of before heading to the airports in Houston.
Behind the scenes: Surprising discoveries Customs and Border Protection agents find at George Bush Airport
Read full article: Behind the scenes: Surprising discoveries Customs and Border Protection agents find at George Bush AirportEver wondered what comes through one of the busiest airports in the country?
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.
Love lands at IAH as couple’s proposal takes flight with United Airlines’ help
Read full article: Love lands at IAH as couple’s proposal takes flight with United Airlines’ helpJack Lorey orchestrated a memorable marriage proposal for his girlfriend, Erica Bonilla, at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport with the assistance of United Airlines.
IAH officials find more than 12 kilograms of cocaine hidden in wheelchair
Read full article: IAH officials find more than 12 kilograms of cocaine hidden in wheelchairOf all the places someone could hypothetically hide drugs, the inside of a motorized wheelchair probably wouldn’t be your first guess. However, that’s the exact hiding spot that was snuffed out by officials at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Expect delays: Roadwork on Will Clayton Parkway to impact travel to Bush Intercontinental Airport
Read full article: Expect delays: Roadwork on Will Clayton Parkway to impact travel to Bush Intercontinental AirportTravelers to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) should expect delays from Sept. 16 to Sept. 27 due to concrete repairs on Will Clayton Parkway.
Flight delayed or canceled because of that global IT outage? Here’s a breakdown of your rights
Read full article: Flight delayed or canceled because of that global IT outage? Here’s a breakdown of your rightsOn Friday, Houston’s airports experienced major delays and cancellations on flights due to a worldwide computer outage.
United pilot ‘did not slow too much initially’ during landing where jet slid off runway at Bush airport
Read full article: United pilot ‘did not slow too much initially’ during landing where jet slid off runway at Bush airportThe pilot of a United Airlines jet that slid off the runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in March told federal investigators that he did not “slow too much” initially upon landing.
Travelers through Houston airports to see upgraded bathrooms, other improvement projects
Read full article: Travelers through Houston airports to see upgraded bathrooms, other improvement projectsThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $970 million in grants have been awarded to 114 airports across the country. The announcement includes money for Hobby and Bush Intercontinental Airports in Houston.
Houston Airport System in search of new director after abrupt departure of Mario Diaz
Read full article: Houston Airport System in search of new director after abrupt departure of Mario DiazThe Houston Airport System is in search of a new Director of Aviation following the abrupt departure of Mario Diaz.
Mario Diaz abruptly resigns as Houston Airport System Director, Mayor confirms to KPRC 2 Investigates he wanted change
Read full article: Mario Diaz abruptly resigns as Houston Airport System Director, Mayor confirms to KPRC 2 Investigates he wanted changeKPRC 2 Investigates has confirmed the Houston Airport System is in search of a new Director of Aviation following the abrupt departure of Mario Diaz.
Change in direction in project leadership at Bush Intercontinental Airport involving the controversial ITRP project
Read full article: Change in direction in project leadership at Bush Intercontinental Airport involving the controversial ITRP projectKPRC 2 Investigates has learned the redevelopment of the controversial International Terminal Redevelopment Project (ITRP) at Bush Intercontinental Airport is looking for a new executive to complete the project. This comes at a time when the project has experienced massive delays and seen its budget skyrocket over the last decade.
Houston Airports experiencing flight delays, cancellations amid heavy rainfall, thunderstorms
Read full article: Houston Airports experiencing flight delays, cancellations amid heavy rainfall, thunderstormsHouston Airports are experiencing some flight delays as heavy rainfall hits the Houston area this Friday.
Houston Airports expected to set record this year with winter holiday travel: These are the busiest days
Read full article: Houston Airports expected to set record this year with winter holiday travel: These are the busiest daysHouston Airports says it is ready to welcome its largest winter holiday travel crowd on record, reportedly exceeding the passenger total set in 2019.
Exclusive Access: A Behind the Scenes Look at Holiday Travel with United
Read full article: Exclusive Access: A Behind the Scenes Look at Holiday Travel with UnitedHouston Life Reporter Melanie Camp takes us behind the scenes at IAH to see how United is keeping it moving - from Ticketing to takeoff- during this busy holiday travel period.
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.
Budget for new international terminal at Bush Intercontinental Airport continues to climb
Read full article: Budget for new international terminal at Bush Intercontinental Airport continues to climbThere are more problems with the budget at George Bush Intercontinental Airport surrounding the Mickey Leland International Terminal Redevelopment Project-- it’s soaring once again.
Repeat offender believed to be suspect behind several auto thefts at Hobby, Bush airports
Read full article: Repeat offender believed to be suspect behind several auto thefts at Hobby, Bush airportsHouston police are searching for a group of people they believe are behind several auto thefts at both Hobby and Bush airports. Police believe a 23-year-old, identified as Joe Aguirre, committed some of the crimes.
Car thefts at Houston airports: 3 charged with stealing $360K worth of vehicles
Read full article: Car thefts at Houston airports: 3 charged with stealing $360K worth of vehiclesHouston Police Department authorities are holding a news conference at 1:30 p.m. at Bush Intercontinental Airport to discuss thefts at airport garages.
Air conditioning system at George Bush Intercontinental Airport nearly back to being ‘fully operational’
Read full article: Air conditioning system at George Bush Intercontinental Airport nearly back to being ‘fully operational’Travelers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport are noticing a big difference Tuesday following reports of a malfunctioning air condition system.
Suspect accused of fatally stabbing man outside hotel near IAH arrested after months-long search
Read full article: Suspect accused of fatally stabbing man outside hotel near IAH arrested after months-long searchThe suspect accused of stabbing a man to death in a hotel’s parking lot near Bush Intercontinental Airport in 2022 has been arrested.
Gone in 90 Seconds: How thieves are stealing wheels from vehicles parked at IAH airport garage
Read full article: Gone in 90 Seconds: How thieves are stealing wheels from vehicles parked at IAH airport garageKPRC 2 learned that in a span of days in the same parking garage on the same floor, at least two vehicles had their tires stolen. So, KPRC 2 asked mechanics what tools these thieves are using and how fast could they get the job done?
Second traveler confirms tires on truck were stolen at IAH days apart from first reported incident
Read full article: Second traveler confirms tires on truck were stolen at IAH days apart from first reported incidentSince our first story aired, KPRC 2 reporter Rilwan Balogun got an email from a viewer who said our web story was inaccurate-- not in any of the reporting, but the line in Houston Airports’ statement where they mentioned it was the first incident of that kind.
Attention, travelers: IAH parking garages at capacity as spring break travel ensues
Read full article: Attention, travelers: IAH parking garages at capacity as spring break travel ensuesIf you have plans to travel from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport and you wanted to park your car there, you may want to consider other options.
Bush Airport subway train back in service after being temporarily shut down due to construction, officials say
Read full article: Bush Airport subway train back in service after being temporarily shut down due to construction, officials sayHeads up, travelers! The subway train at Bush Intercontinental Airport will be temporarily out of service due to construction of the new international terminal.
‘I don’t see any real improvement’: Travelers still expressing frustration over Terminal E construction at IAH
Read full article: ‘I don’t see any real improvement’: Travelers still expressing frustration over Terminal E construction at IAHAt Terminal E at Bush Intercontinental Airport, the confusion caused by the airport’s $1.3 billion construction project is still causing some frustration.
Well that was a record-smashing June...
Read full article: Well that was a record-smashing June...As you know, we had ONE day in June where temperatures didn’t reach 90° thanks to the tropical disturbance just offshore--of course, that is officially at Bush/IAH. If you were west and north, you were plenty hot again yesterday. Here’s the month we just went through:
Houston councilmember responds to traffic, bathroom concerns at Bush Intercontinental Airport
Read full article: Houston councilmember responds to traffic, bathroom concerns at Bush Intercontinental AirportNot only are there long times outside of Terminal E, but there are no bathrooms inside the waiting area at Terminal E pick up.
Construction continues to lead to chaos at Bush Intercontinental Airport, but travelers could soon see some relief
Read full article: Construction continues to lead to chaos at Bush Intercontinental Airport, but travelers could soon see some reliefAirport officials warn peak travel times are from Thursday through Sunday between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
US Representative Troy Nehls calls on FAA to audit Houston Airport Systems over delayed terminal project at IAH
Read full article: US Representative Troy Nehls calls on FAA to audit Houston Airport Systems over delayed terminal project at IAHIn August, U.S. Representative Troy Nehls told KPRC 2 Investigates he had questions over how the Mickey Leland International Terminal Program at Bush Intercontinental Airport was being managed by the Houston Airports System and its director Mario Diaz.
No 90s November!
Read full article: No 90s November!I always call November the “no nineties” month which means finding cooler weather is easy as pumpkin pie. While we have seen the 90 degree mark across the area in this month, our official BUSH/IAH recording station has never reported higher than 89 in this month (seven times we’ve officially hit 89 and each time was a record high for the day). Generally, the first half of the month falls in the upper 70s with lower 70s the second half, while lows hover in the low 50s falling to the upper 40s. Here’s a handy, dandy chart I put together:
No 100 Degrees? That’s so NOT this Century!
Read full article: No 100 Degrees? That’s so NOT this Century!We know it gets hot aound here and so for us not to reach 100F this year is certainly worth a mention. Of course, as you’ll see, we can easily get to the century mark in September so don’t get too comfortable in your wool sweaters just yet! Also, Hobby did record 100 in June and Galveston made 97 just this past Monday which is their hottest temperature so far this year.
People traveling to El Salvador can now get a direct flight from Bush Airport
Read full article: People traveling to El Salvador can now get a direct flight from Bush AirportTravelers looking to get a direct flight to El Salvador will be able to do so out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport soon.
Crash that killed 1 near Bush Airport rooted in domestic dispute that led to chase, police say
Read full article: Crash that killed 1 near Bush Airport rooted in domestic dispute that led to chase, police sayA crash that killed one person Friday near Bush Airport stemmed from a domestic disturbance, according to police.
Southwest Airlines to begin flights from Bush Airport for the first time in 16 years
Read full article: Southwest Airlines to begin flights from Bush Airport for the first time in 16 yearsBeginning Monday, April 12, Southwest Airlines will begin flying passengers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for the first time in 16 years. The flights will be non-stop to five destinations.
United offering COVID-19 testing for passengers at Bush Airport
Read full article: United offering COVID-19 testing for passengers at Bush AirportHOUSTON – United passengers can now get tested for coronavirus at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The airline partnered with Xpress Spa to open the testing clinic in Terminal E.Passengers can choose from a rapid test with results available in 15 minutes or a PCR test with results in two to three days. If a passenger tests positive, the airline will work to rebook the passenger on a different flight. United and Xpress Spa opened a similar clinic at JFK Airport. Passengers can get more information about the clinic at United’s app, website or at the airline’s Travel Ready center at the airport.
United Airlines offering COVID-19 tests for some passengers
Read full article: United Airlines offering COVID-19 tests for some passengersHOUSTON – Starting Monday, United Airlines is offering passengers COVID-19 tests before they leave to ten select destinations to Latin America and Caribbean. Certain countries require people to test negative before entering. Nogera from Honduras was visiting family and said she hopes to get tested through United Airlines next visit. Some countries require people to test negative to enter and this will help the passengers. If someone tests positive, the airlines will work with the passenger to schedule a later flight.
IAH determined to be one of the hardest-hit airports during pandemic
Read full article: IAH determined to be one of the hardest-hit airports during pandemicAmid a monthslong pandemic, airports around the world suffered as far fewer people traveled due to global restrictions. According to Finance Buzz, Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, or IAH, is high on the list of U.S. airports hit hardest. Ranking in the top 15 of U.S. airports seeing the biggest decline in departing passengers, IAH is down 82.83% from June 2019 compared to June 2020. According to data available from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation, IAH saw 1,473,575 travelers come through in June 2019 while only 253,036 traveled out of the airport amid the summer month impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, Finance Buzz reports. However, of the 15 airports that make the list, Houston saw the fourth most passengers in June 2020 compared to others which faced the COVID-19 travel slump.
Houston forecast: Sizzling heat, storm chance
Read full article: Houston forecast: Sizzling heat, storm chanceThe bigger issue will be the feels like temperatures which will be in the 108-112 degree range. Sunday afternoon storms possible (KPRC)A difference today from previous days will be the chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Rain chances will be about 30% for today and for the rain associated with the front that will arrive tomorrow. Break in high temps starting tonight and Monday (KPRC)After today well get a break from the heat and get some much needed rain from time to time as our high temperatures settled into the mid 90s. Our morning lows will be cooler as well but more importantly will be MUCH less humid with some of our northern communities possibly seeing upper 60s!
IAH launches facial recognition in Terminal E to help minimize exposure for travelers
Read full article: IAH launches facial recognition in Terminal E to help minimize exposure for travelersHOUSTON – George Bush Intercontinental Airport launched facial recognition technology at two gates in Terminal E to help minimize physical contact for travelers. The technology aims to remove the need for a traveler to hand a boarding pass to an employee and also accelerate the boarding process. The technology recognizes facial features — even if the person wears glasses or a facial covering. IAH will add this technology to three additional gates by June 30 and plan to have a total of 15 functional gates with its Simplified Travel technology by October. Facial recognition technology has been used at international airports, like London’s Heathrow Airport for nearly a decade, according to a report by CNN.
IAH closes TSA checkpoints at Terminal B
Read full article: IAH closes TSA checkpoints at Terminal BGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) officials said today that TSA checkpoints at Terminal B will close on Sunday evening and remain closed until further notice. Passengers will have to use TSA checkpoints at Terminal A or C to get to Terminal B through the IAH Skyway or subway. Also, the two TSA checkpoints at Terminal A will be consolidated to the south location. At Terminal A North, the checkpoint will only be staffed with TSA personnel for the exit only. Airport employees will direct travelers away from the north checkpoint and direct them to the south checkpoint location.
Bush Airport among 20 U.S. airports to begin screening for coronavirus; quarantine facilities in place
Read full article: Bush Airport among 20 U.S. airports to begin screening for coronavirus; quarantine facilities in placeThe CDC already has quarantine facilities in place at 20 ports of entry, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Anchorage, Honolulu, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Atlanta, Miami and Houston. George W. Bush Intercontinental Airport announced the airport will take preventative measures to ensure the community is protected after the CDC announced the expansion. Houston Airports is waiting for further guidance on when screenings will begin and stands ready with our partners to ensure our community is protected. (2/3) — Houston Bush Airport (@iah) January 28, 2020Travelers flying through Bush Intercontinental Airport said they welcome the move. He said the 20 airports involved are “the airports that receive 90 percent of all passengers from China.
TSA: IAH among top 5 airports where most guns found in 2019
Read full article: TSA: IAH among top 5 airports where most guns found in 2019HOUSTON – George Bush Intercontinental Airport is among the top five airports where Transportation Security Administration officers found the most guns in 2019. IAH officers detected 138 guns in carry-on bags or on passengers last year, authorities announced Wednesday. NEWS: TSA officers caught more firearms at checkpoints nationwide in 2019 than ever before in the agency’s 18-year history. Read the full press release: https://t.co/n3Zqyfpcnx pic.twitter.com/Qejm69lzwy — TSA (@TSA) January 15, 2020The IAH information was part of a news release that also announced that TSA officers found more firearms at checkpoints nationwide in 2019 than ever before in the agency’s 18-year history. The top five airports where TSA officers detected guns at checkpoints in 2019 were:1.
VIDEO: Kid plays rock-paper-scissors with Houston tarmac worker through plane window
Read full article: VIDEO: Kid plays rock-paper-scissors with Houston tarmac worker through plane windowHOUSTON – A family traveling from Houston witnessed the youngest sibling make fast friends with an airline employee at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Awaiting takeoff, 9-year-old Dominik Lulgjuraj who was sitting near the window initiated a game of rock-paper-scissors with the ramp agent Hugo Salazar outside of the plane. The employee tucked his florescent batons away in his pockets and started to play along with Dominik. They played about 10 rounds before, “(The employee) stopped, because he had to guide the plane again,” Dominik said. Dominik and Francina’s dad, KPRC 2 executive producer Steve Ljuljdjuraj also shared the video attached to this story on his Twitter account.
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.