February 2011 e-Newsletter

George Bush Intercontinental Airport Welcomes Dreamliner
February 2, 2011 goes down as the date of the first landing of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Emirates Starts New Service to Basra
On February 2, 2011, Emirates Airline began a new connection to Basra, utilizing their existent nonstop service to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates from Houston.

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Chief Financial Officer Joins Houston Airports Team
Kirk Rummel brings experience from Continental Airlines

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Budget Travel Magazine Highlights Houston
Theres culture, glitz and glamour, and lots of interesting things to do in the fourth-largest city in the United States, says Budget Travel magazine, but most importantly Houston is an affordable place to visit.

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Healthy Options Found at Bush Intercontinental
Nutrition experts with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) recently reviewed the food service at some of the countrys busiest airports and Bush Intercontinental Airport tied for third place in bringing passengers the widest variety of healthy meal options.

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State of the Airports Event Has Global Focus
The Houston Airport System intends to expand its global footprint by aggressively targeting new international destinations.

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Houston Airports Showcase Rodeo Heritage
As the largest fair or festival in North America, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is excited about the opportunity to work with the Houston Airport System to showcase the wide-ranging aspects of the event--agriculture, education, entertainment and Western heritage--to a national and international audience.

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Bush Intercontinental is Going to the Dogs for a Good Cause
This year, the 4th annual, 2011 Mutt Strut and Runway Race will take place Saturday, March 5, 2011, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

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