CONTINENTAL PLAYS A LARGE ROLE IN THIS RENOVATION!The Houston Airport System (HAS) in partnership with Continental Airlines, today, announced details of a $1.2 billion renovation project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), which will result in the expansion of the airport's Terminal B to 1.7 million square feet including the construction of a new Federal Inspections Services facility to handle the increasing number of international travelers.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport serves as the largest hub for Continental Airlines in the world. Terminal B is one of the airport's two original terminals and has been in service since 1969. Elements of this modernization plan include:
. Expansion of the Automated People Mover (APM) to include Terminal A. . Refurbishment or rebuilding of the central Terminal B lobby and baggage
claim areas (to be executed in phases that will allow the continued use
of the facility during the renovation period.). A New South Concourse dedicated to domestic regional jet operations. . A new international capable North Concourse for mainline and regional jet
flights. New Terminal B Federal Inspections Services (FIS) facility . North/South Ramp Replacement . Parking Structure Expansion . Infrastructure improvements (which include improvements to existing
roadway, signage, utilities and fuel storage systems)
According to Houston Mayor Bill White, this joint venture represents Houston's strong economy and healthy corporate environment.
That's a big expansion to announce in the current environment.
ReplyDeleteCO must be pretty confident that any potential merger with UAL isn't going to affect IAH negatively. That's good to know!
I have some knowledge of this project and it could not have come at a better time.
ReplyDeleteCompared to other "international" airports Bush IAH was in my opinon the greyhound bus station of them all with Terminals A, B, and C being built in the late 1960s and even worst terminal D which is a throwback to the early 1990s
Construction of the New Terminal E and FIS facility was a step in the right direction to make IAH competitive with some of the worlds best facilities.
Of course you can guarantee that fares are going to increase as a result of the new facilities.
I just really hope that they upgrade the restaurant choices beyond Mc Donalds and Shipley donuts.