United Opens New Concourse at George Bush Intercontinental Airport with More Gates, Local Restaurants and the Largest Airline Club in the Americas
PR Newswire•21/10/2026•08:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤$2.6B Terminal B Transformation Program adds 22 new mainline gates
- ➤2026 peak-date capacity rises 40% versus 2023
- ➤United invested more than $3.5B in Houston since 2015
- ➤New terminal launches three international Houston routes this winter
- ➤Terminal B North opens 54,000-square-foot club seating 800 travelers
Expert Statements
Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines
“I want our customers to start their vacation the minute they show up at the airport and Terminal B North sets a new standard for facilities across the country”
Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines
“Houston is great example of our focus on the overall customer experience – yes, we're investing in new aircraft, products and technology here, but we're also focused on improving the infrastructure, building new concourses, baggage systems and training and maintenance facilities for our employees.”
John Whitmire, Mayor of Houston
“The opening of the Terminal B north concourse strengthens one of Houston's most important transportation and economic assets”
John Whitmire, Mayor of Houston
“This investment supports jobs, expands the airport's capacity and gives residents and visitors a modern facility that represents the scale and ambition of our city.”
United Opens New Concourse at George Bush Intercontinental Airport with More Gates, Local Restaurants and the Largest Airline Club in the Americas PR Newswire
Terminal B North features three-levels and 765,000-sq-ft with 22 mainline gates offering customers more seats on larger, more modern aircraft to destinations across the country and around the world
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