houstontexasjack Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Enough to douse the rumor that an order is imminent with enough of a fudge in words to permit an order in the future should Airbus come up with a Godfather offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Any updates on this project? How's the construction coming along? I'm flying out of C on Sunday so hopefully can capture some pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Any updates on this project? How's the construction coming along? I'm flying out of C on Sunday so hopefully can capture some pics... Not a whole lot to see so far (at least as of 2 1/2 weeks ago). Mostly site prep, ground work going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 I'm flying in to IAH tomorrow (Friday) and I noticed on flightaware this morning that the United ERJ-145's are utilizing terminal A, not B. What's up with that? I've never known United to use A. I was looking forward to seeing the new terminal B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-Char-Hou-Dal Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Saw a Shreveport flight and maybe Co-share to Victoria the other day when I flew in on a Delta Bird. Terminal A gives me terminal depression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Does United still have space leased in Terminal A from before he merger? Agreed with the depressing vibe. Once you are by the gates, you feel like you're in some rust-belt regional airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 United has been using Terminal A since the reconstruction of south Terminal B. I have been flying Continental and United for 25 years. Everybody hates the merger but know if it did not happened Continental would be in a lot of trouble. Continental could not compete with American, Delta, and Southwest and the IAH hub would be gone. They just need to get there s--- together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 According to an article published in the Chron last week the HAS' main focus right now is adding more international flights to and from Africa. I was hopeful for Johannesburg. That's based on absolutely nothing except that excerpt.I also posted this in the Terminal D thread. Here is the article:March 24--Houston's thriving immigrant community and diverse economy will help the city's airports continue to expand despite an oil slump that may temper the boom in business travel, Houston Airport System Director Mario Diaz told business leaders Monday.Delivering the annual State of the Airports address, Diaz said he remains confident the airport system's unprecedented growth over the last two years would continue, with Bush Intercontinental, Hobby and Ellington airports all poised for major changes."Houston is without a doubt the most diverse city in the nation, and the Houston Airport System has made that possible," Diaz told a crowd at the Royal Sonesta. "We will continue to connect Houston to the rest of the world."Houston's airports set a record in 2014 with more than 53 million passengers passing through. Internationally, 9.8 million travelers went through Bush, double the rate in 2000. Last year alone, travel to Asia and Africa increased 55 percent, and travel to Europe increased 10 percent.This is in large part thanks to a string of new international nonstop flights added at the airport, including six new markets last year.Among the flights added are a nonstop Korean Air flight to the Seoul area, and Scandinavian Airlines nonstop to Stavanger, Norway."Right now, the city of Houston is within reach of a very unique and very powerful opportunity," Diaz said. "Houston is poised to become a key global gateway destination, with international passengers flowing through Houston on their way throughout the Americas and to various destinations in the U.S."The airport has consistently touted Houston's powerful economy when attracting new carriers. Diaz said even with a tumble in oil prices, he expects to attract more flights. He noted the large number of immigrants in the Houston area, and the health of the medical, aerospace and petrochemical industries locally."People ask me, why is it so easy for me to find airlines?" Diaz said. "What they want to hear is how powerful is the economy, how many passengers can you generate, what quality passenger?"He said a drop in oil prices could dampen demand for first class and business class travelers. But, he added, passengers looking to visit family in other countries could find lower prices for coach seats, thanks to added competition.The next area he would like to add is nonstop flights is Africa, Diaz said.International flights are expected to continue growing.Hobby will open a $156 million, five-gate international terminal in October. Southwest Airlines, which is primarily funding the project, will add several flights to Latin America. The airport will have a 3,000-space parking garage to accommodate the1 million passengers expected to be added annually.Bush will have a new Terminal D by 2020. The City Council approved the funding and phasing plan for the terminal project in June. Construction is slated to begin in 2017. Diaz said one hurdle to Houston's role as an international player is the aging terminal at Bush for international passengers.The airport system also completed its Federal Aviation Administration application for Ellington to become a commercial spaceport.Diaz also touted the free WiFi service now available at all terminals at Bush and Hobby, automated kiosks to expedite the process for international travelers, and the NextGen federal project that the airport adopted to improve on-time arrivals.Joburg would be quite nice. Also wonder if we could get Etiopian to fly here with the Star Alliance connections. Maybe TAAG Angola if oil prices climb again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Since United is closing call centers in HNL and DTW. Either get laid off, take a package, or work from home. United advise home agents they will send brand new computers. Keyboard, mouse, monitor, two headsets, computer component. AND WILL PAY FOR IT. Since they will make $5 billion this year when you call most likely the agent is at home. The only call centers left are Houston and Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enriquewx91 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Caught a few shots of the construction of Terminal C North while on my way back to Michigan on Tuesday. Sorry for the glare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 The new business class I very much like. Looks incredible, maybe the first flight is Newark to Hong Kong with the new 777-300ER in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 So I flew into Terminal B south for the first time today to which I was excited about. To be honest with you, it was very underwhelming. While the main B south terminal itself is very slick and modern, the welcome into the terminal via walking outside from the plane to the terminal gives credence to walking into a prison. I was very disappointed. It looks like they simply ran out of money to bring the slick, modern look to the jetways and left cinder block walls exposed instead. Is this really what some of the finest architects could come up with?! I have pics but for some reason it says the pic files are too large. I'll try to post them later tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 It was built without jetways so the United Express flights can taxi quicker, and very few aircraft damages. North Terminal C is looking good now it will have jetways for mainline aircrafts. I hope they renovate Terminal B North, to crowded, people sitting on the floor and no restaurants like the new Terminal B south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Polaris looks like a nice product. Turndown service included inflight, and, at last, UA gets a true business class lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I was able to view it in Chicago it is very nice. The larger wide bodies when delivered will have a bar in the cabin. The current wide bodies will take two years to install the Polaris seats. I'm wondering where to Polaris lounge will be in Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Carve out apart of the big United Club in E, maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 On 8/30/2016 at 7:48 PM, houstontexasjack said: Carve out apart of the big United Club in E, maybe? I was able to view it in Chicago it is very nice. The larger wide bodies when delivered will have a bar in the cabin. The current wide bodies will take two years to install the Polaris seats. I'm wondering where to Polaris lounge will be in Houston. I don't think there is enough room. People are buying united club passes on ebay. When you get there there is no where to sit. People put there bags on the other seats to prevent people to sit there. United employes tell them to remove there bags to so other club members can sit down and have drinks and a meal. They might built a Polaris Club on top of Terminal E with a private elevator. We will see it soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Looks like the new Terminal C North for United may open early. Looks like they are building the jetways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 4 hours ago, nativehoustonion said: Looks like the new Terminal C North for United may open early. Looks like they are building the jetways. It appears to be moving along nicely. But you should look more carefully. Pretty sure they are not yet building jetways. (And FWIW, when the time comes, they won't be "building" jetways; they will be "installing" jetways.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 On 7/12/2016 at 0:49 PM, nativehoustonion said: It was built without jetways so the United Express flights can taxi quicker, and very few aircraft damages. North Terminal C is looking good now it will have jetways for mainline aircrafts. I hope they renovate Terminal B North, to crowded, people sitting on the floor and no restaurants like the new Terminal B south. HAS in planning stages with United for 2 concourses to replace B North Banjos once Terminal C & D are done. An overhaul of Terminal A is also in planning stages. https://communityimpact.com/houston/lake-houston-humble-kingwood/development-construction/2016/10/06/iah-plans-4-billion-facelift/ Also, given the "within a year" timeframe, these local restaurants are probably slated for Terminal B & C. The new restaurants will open within a year and include Greater Houston area eateries, such as The Breakfast Klub, Hubcap Grill and Mexican restaurant Hugo’s, Simmons said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Just got back the New Terminal C looking very nice. Once finished does anybody know when they will tear down the current Terminal C North to make room for Terminal D? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie21love Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I am not an expert in airport design, but it looks natural to me that C South (may need some expansion) and E could be merged, and the new C North and future B North could be merged too... Is it still necessary to keep the "Terminal C"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineView Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 $162M technical operations center coming to IAH for United. Quoting directly from their press release (link below): Quote The project, which is the next phase of United's ongoing expansion of facilities at its Houston hub, will add approximately 200,000 square feet of additional hangar capacity for maintaining widebody aircraft, in addition to a new warehouse distribution center, technical services building and administrative offices. Once completed, the $162 million facility will accommodate widebody aircraft, including Boeing 767s, 777s, 787s and Airbus A350s, and provide an improved work environment with better ergonomics, safety and efficiency for United's maintenance technicians and support personnel http://newsroom.united.com/2016-10-25-United-Airlines-and-Houston-Airport-System-Break-Ground-on-New-Technical-Operations-Center-at-Bush-Intercontinental-Airport Does anyone know where (on the property) this is going? Great to see the airport continue to attract operations & expansion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 50 minutes ago, SkylineView said: $162M technical operations center coming to IAH for United. Quoting directly from their press release (link below): http://newsroom.united.com/2016-10-25-United-Airlines-and-Houston-Airport-System-Break-Ground-on-New-Technical-Operations-Center-at-Bush-Intercontinental-Airport Does anyone know where (on the property) this is going? Great to see the airport continue to attract operations & expansion. North of Will Clayton Parkway and east of the terminal complex; presumably near their existing hangar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirJac Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 The real question is.....has United grown enough to warrant an expansion of this size? I have my doubts, but if they have, more power to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 1 hour ago, SirJac said: The real question is.....has United grown enough to warrant an expansion of this size? I have my doubts, but if they have, more power to them. The likely answer is yes, they have grown that much, and/or they're consolidating similar facilities elsewhere with the hub here. US airlines aren't exactly known for exuberantly optimistic spending sprees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I think they will tear down Terminal D and use the old Terminal C north during construction. Once that is complete then they will tear down old Terminal C to enlarge D. They new Terminal C north is twice the size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 They broke ground yesterday on the United Technical Operations Center. For $162 million and 200,000 square feet for maintenance on 767, 777, 787, A350. Which will create another 200 jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 1 hour ago, nativehoustonion said: I think they will tear down Terminal D and use the old Terminal C north during construction. Once that is complete then they will tear down old Terminal C to enlarge D. They new Terminal C north is twice the size. You have it exactly backward. Once the new Terminal C North is completed and occupied, the old Terminal C North will be demolished and replaced with the first portions of the new Terminal D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirJac Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 That's good to know. I have always looked at airline operations as a big part of any major city and a mirror of sorts as to how the city itself operates. Maybe that's not a fair comparison, but I've always looked at it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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