George Bush Intercontinental Airport
International airport · Houston
2800 N Terminal Rd, Houston, TX 77032
Highlights
Sprawling airport with diverse dining, art, and inter-terminal train
Sprawling airport with diverse dining, art, and inter-terminal train
"A major hub that saw about a 5% rise in travelers and an 18% increase in revenue as tourism to the city surged, yet frontline airport workers represented by a hospitality union report they have not shared in those gains. Employees say many earn under roughly $16.50 an hour, are taking second or third jobs, and face heavier workloads since the pandemic while costs for essentials (food and beverage ~31% since 2020, housing ~20%, transportation ~30%) have risen steeply. Union organizers are using the revenue spike and local minimum-wage benchmarks to press for a $23 hourly minimum so workers can meet basic needs and avoid burnout." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Servicing millions of travelers each year, George Bush Intercontinental Airport is Houston’s largest airport and one of the busiest in the country: IAH welcomed just over 46 million people in 2023, ranks as the eighth‑busiest airport in the U.S., and offers service to more Mexican destinations than any other U.S. airport." - Brittany Britto Garley
"A major international airport is expanding with a new D‑West Pier that will add 26 concessions, including an outpost of a Berg Hospitality Uptown café, a Woodlands comfort‑food and brunch restaurant, national quick‑service stalls, an on‑site spa, a branded toy store, and a market featuring Texas‑made souvenirs and gifts; the expansion is projected to generate $116 million in revenue and create nearly 400 jobs over the next decade." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Features Tex-Mex taquerias, burger bars, and various fast food options."
"The city's primary international airport where a contemporary artist has installed notable sensory works, referenced as part of the multidisciplinary creative network the chef is engaging for her events." - Brittany Britto Garley
