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Sit back, rest and relax at Houston’s newest spa
Massages, pedicures, manicures, facials and most anything else you would find at your average spa are now available at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Inaugurated this month, the new XpresSpa at Terminal D is the latest addition to the growing list of airport amenities at IAH. Ensuring customer satisfaction with a positive airport experience is the ultimate goal.
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Houston Airports Today - July 2008
Take a break, relax and join us for the latest edition of the Houston Airports Today. We’ll show you how good life is at Hobby Airport, what's blazing on airport property and catch you up on all the business buzz. Tune in every Saturday morning at 9 a.m to KTBU Channel 55 “The Tube,” or catch the program on HTV, every Wednesday at 7 a.m., 1 p.m. or after City Council, and at 7 p.m. Or just let your fingers do the walking.
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Steady international air traffic growth continues for HAS
One month shy of being halfway through 2008 the Houston Airport System is continuing its upward climb in international air cargo and passenger traffic. Through the first five months of this year Houston’s three primary airports have served a record 21.5 million travelers, or roughly 4.3 million passengers per month.
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Frequent international travelers, remember to apply for Global Entry Program
Travelers need only apply for the program through the United States Customs and Border Protection’s website, pay a $100 fee and schedule an in-person interview with a customs officer. Biometric data is utilized at the automated kiosks, located at the FIS at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, to identify participating travelers and to clear them through customs.
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World renowned Airport Rangers keep Houston’s airports safe
In the Wild, Wild, West and in many people’s imaginations Texas is known for its cowboys and horseback riding. While that label might perfectly describe some parts of the Lone Star state, in Houston the description falls a little short. Bustling with a population of nearly five million, Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States. However, few of its residents own or ride horses on a regular basis.
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Waiting made easy
With gas prices on the rise William P. Hobby Airport has implemented a new alternative to parking that will save you money, gas, and lower your stress levels if you ever have to pick up a passenger at the airport. The new Passenger Pick Up Waiting Lot, located off of Airport Blvd, allows you to park for free while you are waiting for your arriving party.
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Visit HAS on MySpace
The Houston Airport System now has a MySpace account where you can read our blog, watch news about Houston's airports, send us your thoughts and even become our MySpace friends. Let us know what you think about our page and send us a friend request. We will be happy to oblige.
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The future looks bright for Ellington Field
In recent months Ellington Field has been the breeding ground for new business opportunities including land for lease, a rise in military presence and other future endeavors. With so many developments on the horizon the airport is now geared for a robust future. The general aviation airport only has about 30 HAS employees on its staff, but the number of users at Ellington is well into the thousands.
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Preparing for 2020
If you have traveled to George Bush Intercontinental Airport recently you might have noticed various construction signs, lane closures, and speed reductions along the way. The ongoing construction projects at IAH are part of the Houston Airport System’s efforts to maintain the right state-of-the-art infrastructure to support the high volume of passenger traffic through Houston’s airports.
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Educating the next generation
It’s a matter of joining the real world, leaving the classroom behind, and embarking on a two month period of deadlines and projects. That is what students from across the state sign up for each year when participating in the Houston Airport System’s growing summer internship program.
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Ellington Field provides a donation for a worthy organization
Ellington Field employees and the Houston Airport System’s Combined Municipal Campaign handed over a check worth $3,818 to the local Helping a Hero nonprofit organization, this month. The donation was in honor of the recently-celebrated and first-ever “Ellington Field Salutes our Veterans” community event.
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Mutt Strut & Runway Race 2008
The Houston Airport System and the Houston SPCA present the 2nd annual Mutt Strut & Runway Race on Saturday, October 11, 2008. There will be a competitive 5K run, a non-competitive walk/run with your favorite dog(s), the “What a Mutt” contest, food, fun and entertainment for the entire family.
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For more of the latest news about Houston's three main airports, please CLICK HERE to visit our online newsroom.
George Bush Intercontinental - William P. Hobby - Ellington Field
www.fly2houston.com
Houston Airport System news is distributed on a monthly basis and is available by subscription.
| Director: |
Richard Vacar
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| Editor: |
Juan Alanis
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| Writers: |
Juan Alanis
Marlene McClinton
Melissa Sustaita
Nneka Kimble
| For comments or questions please contact: hascomm@cityofhouston.net
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