United Expands In Houston With $2.6B Terminal Project

Rendering of Terminal B transformation. Courtesy photo.

United Airlines has announced growth plans in Houston that include a $2.6 billion renovation and expansion of Terminal B at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), a new United ClubSM location and Early Bag Storage facility (EBS) as well as a new direct flight to Georgetown, Guyana.

These investments are part of the airline’s United Next growth plan and include the expansion of 40 gates at IAH to accommodate larger aircraft, resulting in a 40% increase in the overall number of people who can fly on peak travel dates in 2026 compared to 2023.

United’s Terminal B Transformation Program highlights include a three-level, 765,000 sq. ft. Terminal B North Concourse with 22 mainline, narrow-body gates, converting 30 existing small regional jet gates to 18 gates to accommodate larger, two-class regional jets, boarding via jet bridge for all flights, two major concessions hubs, a new, state-of-the-art baggage handling system equipped with advanced tracking technology, the largest United Club and more.

In addition to the new direct flight to Guyana, the airline will also debut its largest-ever schedule between Houston and Florida this spring. The airline is adding more than 200 additional flights to top destinations including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Fort Myers, Tampa, Orlando and more.

For more information, visit united.com/en/aw/newsroom/announcements/cision-125310.