Houston Public MediaOct 15

Airports across Texas are among a growing list of airports nationwide that won't show a video of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for flight delays due to the ongoing government shutdown.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/airports/2025/10/15/533409/texas-airports-among-those-that-wont-show-video-blaming-democrats-for-government-shutdown/

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Texas airports among those that won’t show video blaming Democrats for government shutdown

Representatives of the two largest airports in the Dallas-Fort Worth area say the video, in which Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says Democrats "refuse to fund the federal government," goes against their advertising policy. It's unclear whether Houston's two major airports are displaying the video.

Houston Public Media
Houston Public MediaJan 30, 2025

More than 63.1 million passengers traveled through Houston's airports in 2024, a record for the city and an increase of 3 million compared to 2023.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/airports/2025/01/30/512517/houston-airports-reach-new-milestone-surpassing-63-million-travelers-in-2024/

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Houston airports reach new milestone, surpassing 63 million travelers in 2024

According to the Houston Airport System's economic impact study, Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport combined to generate an estimated $40.6 billion for the regional economy.

Houston Public Media
Houston Public MediaJan 17, 2025

Beginning Jan. 21, the Terminal B lobby at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport will be closed for approximately a year as it undergoes a $2.5 billion renovation project.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/airports/2025/01/17/511265/bush-airport-terminal-b-lobby-to-close-until-2026-as-it-receives-2-5-billion-renovation/

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Terminal B lobby at Houston’s Bush Airport to close until 2026 for $2.5 billion renovation

The Bush Airport’s terminal lobbies are used for check-in, TSA security and baggage claim. These operations for Terminal B flights will be redirected to Terminal C, according to the Houston Airport System.

Houston Public Media
Houston Public MediaDec 6, 2024

On Thursday, the director of aviation for the Houston Airport System, Jim Szczesniak, gave a state of the airports address to discuss the recent performance of Houston-area airports and potential plans for the future.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/economy/2024/12/05/508004/houston-airport-system-touts-40-billion-in-economic-activity-200000-jobs/

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Houston Airport System touts $40 billion in economic activity, 200,000 jobs

Szczesniak says the system raised $13 billion in cargo-related output moving 534,123 metric tons of air cargo through Houston in 2023. 

Houston Public Media
Houston Public MediaJan 18, 2024

Five-plus years into construction of the Mickey Leland International Terminal at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport, travelers can see light at the end of a long jetway. The $1.43 billion project is expected to be complete by next January.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/airports/2024/01/18/474839/houston-bush-intercontinental-airport-international-terminal-completed-2025/

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International terminal work at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport to be done by 2025

Part of the new Mickey Leland International Terminal opened within the last month. The $1.43 billion project, under construction since 2018, is expected to be completed by next January, an airport leader says.

Houston Public Media
AiraJun 27, 2023

Are you heading to Houston for the NFB convention?

Check out Episode 2 of Access Matters, “Accessing the Magic of Flight”. We talk with Tambre Moten, ADA Program Coordinator at the Houston Airport System about resources you can view prior to your trip and amenities within the airports. We also talk with Mike Hingson, tech evangelist and traveler, about his journey toward access for everyone.

View it on our Youtube channel and subscribe to the podcast.
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Access Matters Episode 2: Accessing the Magic of Flight

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