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New this month | Houston Airports braces for a new summer travel record as it prepares to welcome more than 800,000 passengers during Labor Day weekend. Hobby Airport is building excitement for an expansion that will support the continued growth of Southwest Airlines and airport employees and a few hundred travelers help a Houston-area man pull off a surprise marriage proposal! 

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New this month | Last-minute summer travel ideas, a look at the fleet of the future, 700 reasons to get excited about the new international terminal and meet the local artists who are finding inspiration inside Houston's airports! Read how Houston Airports is making Connections ✈️

New this month: Houston Airports preps passengers for the best travel experience this summer. An airport employee used her training and intuition to step in and save a victim of human trafficking. The installation of a new Feature Wall helps passengers imagine the possibilities of a new international terminal under construction at Bush Airport and it's official, pets absolutely love Houston Airports! 

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The 5-Star hospitality offered by Houston Airports is reaching new heights! 

From rolling out the red carpet for military veterans to welcoming new air service to Mexico City and volunteers ready to welcome an increase of travelers this summer. Scroll down and learn about the TWO recommendations for the BEST airport experience!

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This month proved to be one for the record books! Houston Airports set a new record for air travel, hosted its first-ever wedding inside Hobby Airport and became the first-ever recipient of the World's Best Art in the Airport award.

Our team celebrated a major milestone in the construction of a new international terminal - and the public can now take in the details of a new state-of-the-art feature wall coming soon to the new Terminal D-West Pier at Bush Airport.

Houston City Council confirmed an entirely new dining experience for North America's only 5-Star airport and Houston Airports is expanding its global reach with the addition of new airlines. 

Houston Airports is also maintaining its 4-Star Skytrax rating at Bush Airport and 5-Star Skytrax rating at Hobby Airport! 

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Houston Airports partners with Turkish Airlines to send supplies to Turkey after a pair of deadly earthquakes. More are joining Houston Airports in the fight against human trafficking, and this month we are sharing major progress on the new international terminal at IAH as 200 tons of steel beams are installed and 12 artists are commissioned to create art for the new space. 

In February we honor a 41-year aviation legend on his retirement and expand our performing arts program, Harmony in the Air. Passengers crave and praise the live musical performances. 

Just two months into 2023 and Houston Airports is making strides in sustainability and community connection. Read how Houston Airports is making Connections ✈

Houston Airports is ringing in the new year by announcing new restaurants and a new art experience!

Passengers can't get enough of new vending machines and the future of the Houston Spaceport is looking bright! New land use plans reveal a hotel, retail space and lots of options for offices and educational facilities. 

A crew of 14 disabled AstroAccess ambassadors is reimagining accessible spaceflight and redefining who can be an astronaut. 

Hobby Airport is now a gamer's paradise and parking at the airport just became easier for families.

Plus, more flights will connect Houston to Central America to Canada, and 'United, We Share the Warmth.' 

And, from the sea to the sky, 10 pieces of art commissioned during the COVID-19 pandemic are now a part of #HoustonAirportsArt.

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Yes! You can carry-on tamales. No, you cannot carry-on your guns. Houston Airports is preparing travelers for the best airport experience this holiday season. Plus, the hottest holiday gifts can be find found at the airport. Seriously! 

A timelapse of the new international terminal under construction is building excitement as #ChangeIsComing to Bush Airport. A Houston native and marathon runner is honoring U.S. heroes. An airport volunteer is welcoming refugees to Space City.

Travelers share hugs and a heartfelt send-off for a therapy dog retiring after years of spreading comfort and peace. And, way to go 'Stros! 2022 World Series Champions gear is on sale now at the airport.

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Stay ahead of the holiday travel rush! Experts share 10 tips for the best airport experience. Don't forget to reserve your airport parking spot now. (Open the newsletter for a link to discounted parking options!) 

From watching artists at work to getting a behind-the-scenes look at how Houston Airports rolls out the red carpet for VIP's, this month we are spotlighting and celebrating the Houstonians providing the signature world-class experience at Houston Airports.  

Plus, 'raise a glass' to brand new vending machines just for parents, more fresh food options for travelers and luxurious nap pods ready for tired travelers. Take a look at what's now open at Bush Airport! 

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Firefighters are working to preserve a fire truck used at Pentagon on 9/11. Houston Airports celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. A behind-the-scenes look at how Houston Airports prevents wildlife strikes, and 40,000 LEGO's help to create the ultimate view of downtown Houston! 

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Inside this month's newsletter: Tips for the best Labor Day air travel experience, remembering Hurricane Harvey 5 years later, law enforcement join a boy's cancer fight and details on how to satisfy your sweet tooth at a new concessions experience inside a Houston airport.

Plus, check out our link that saves time and money on parking at Houston Airports! 

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The recent 4th of July weekend showed that air travel continues to make a resurgence as Houston Airports reported passenger numbers approaching pre-pandemic (2019) levels. On July 14, representatives of 11 of the 12 congressional offices in Houston received a Houston Spaceport tour and an exciting “hands-on” progress update directly from Houston Airports’ senior leaders. Additionally, Houston Airports recently received notification that its two commercial airports will receive $43.6 million in federal funding that will allow for upgrades to airport terminals and improve energy efficiency. These and many other interesting and relevant stories and videos are included in this month’s issue of Connections!

Ellington and Hobby Airports earned perfect reviews – no discrepancies - from the FAA’s annual CFR Part 139 inspection; Bush Airport also excelled. Over 270 participants came together for the FAA Triennial Large-Scale Exercise at Bush Airport. Houston Airports recently met with the Houston City Council’s Economic Development Committee and provided an update of the IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program (ITRP). The airport system also made changes to improve the recent traffic flow and reduce congestion at the airport. These and many other exciting stories are included in this month’s issue of Connections!

As an integral component of the IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program (ITRP), the MLIT Sterile Corridor Steel Erection Plan continues to move well, and action is captured in a thrilling video. The Houston Spaceport reached another notable milestone on May 11 when Axiom Space began construction for its new 22-acre Space Flight Training and Assembly Headquarters at the spaceport. On May 4, about 450 individuals received human trafficking prevention training at an important and well-attended event at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. These and many other exciting stories are included in this month’s issue of Connections!

Anchored by Director Mario Diaz, Houston Airports was well-represented when Mayor Sylvester Turner led a City delegation on a recent “Houston Week” marketing campaign in Mexico. Today, 74 portable works of art are now being enjoyed every day by hundreds of thousands of visitors at George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports.  Houston Airports said “thank you” to each of its Volunteer Ambassadors during National Volunteer Week that was observed April 17-23. These and other stories are included in this month’s issue of Connections!

Houston Airports was well-represented at the return of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with a float, art exhibitions at Bush and Hobby Airports, and employees dressed for the occasion in their best western gear. During the month of April, Houston Airports joins the world in promoting Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD, Awareness. Houston Airports made a vast improvement in its badging offices, replacing the paper-based, manually intensive badging system with a contemporary, highly efficient commercial application. Houston Airport Interfaith Chapels are open to all and also stress community involvement through healthy interaction and fundraising. These and other stories are included in this issue of Connections!

Houston Airports is the recipient of the 2021 Energy Management Top Performer Award thanks to its concerted efforts to reduce energy consumption and achieve social, environmental and economic sustainability. February was Black History Month and the airport system recognized the tremendous contributions of African Americans in a variety of ways. Outstanding custodial professionals are often the “unsung heroes” of Houston Airports and deserve recognition for exemplary service, often far beyond their job descriptions. These and other stories are included in this issue of Connections! 

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 5-Star Airport status in the latest annual Skytrax World Airport Star Ratings. The IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program, ITRP, continues to cross new and important construction milestones, the latest being the closure of the Terminal E Arrivals Curbside on Jan. 12. Houston Airports also continued to demonstrate its commitment to combatting human trafficking. That and much more in this edition of Connections!

Houston Airports, along with the domestic airlines at Bush and Hobby Airports, celebrated passengers with useful gifts during Customer Appreciation Week Dec 12-18. Houston Airports also spread holiday cheer to passengers and visitors through free gift wrapping, performances by a visiting youth choir, Harmony in the Air, photo filters and more. Despite the challenges of Omicron, the new COVID-19 variant, the airport system experienced robust passenger traffic over the winter holidays. At Houston Spaceport, anchor tenant Intuitive Machines broke ground for its new $40 million lunar production and operations center. The IAH Terminal Development Program, ITRP, continues to be on track and within budget and will provide tremendous 5-star benefits to the traveling public and the City of Houston.