The new terminal covers approximately 71,000 m² on three levels. It replaces facilities dating from 1969. Its 22 gates accommodate medium-haul flights and all United flights depart from there via a walkway. With the renovation of Terminal South, which has 26 gates, United The Terminal B will thus have 48 gates. The program represents an investment of 2.6 billion dollars. It increases % the passenger capacity by 40 on peak days in 2026 compared to 2023. A new baggage system with tracking and expanded road access complement the system.
" I want our customers to start their holidays as soon as they...
The new terminal covers approximately 71,000 m² on three levels. It replaces facilities dating from 1969. Its 22 gates accommodate medium-haul flights and all United flights depart from there via a walkway. With the renovation of Terminal South, which has 26 gates, United The Terminal B will thus have 48 gates. The program represents an investment of 2.6 billion dollars. It increases % the passenger capacity by 40 on peak days in 2026 compared to 2023. A new baggage system with tracking and expanded road access complement the system.
" I want our customers to start their vacation as soon as they arrive at the airport, and Terminal B North sets a new standard for facilities across the country »That's a big deal," said Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines.
An auditorium with 800 seats
The United Club occupies the mezzanine level. It offers 800 seats, an outdoor terrace of 125 m², two bars, two buffets and eleven private phone booths. Access is by subscription, a qualifying credit card or a premium cabin ticket. United now has seven lounges in Houston, including a Polaris lounge. In addition, the terminal is dedicated to about 9,750 m² of retail and dining space. It also includes a room dedicated to autistic passengers. United also plans to launch meal ordering via its app at IAH by the end of the year.
An entrance to Latin America
Since Houston, United serves 65 international destinations, including 57 in Latin America and the Caribbean. It operates more than 500 daily departures there and employs more than 14,000 employees. This winter, the airline adds Tuxtla Gutiérrez in late October, Cartagena in December, a first for an American airline, and Caracas in January. It also plans to resume flights to Chihuahua next spring. Since 2015, United has invested more than $3.5 billion in the city.
