George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport Reaps Financial Accountability Honors

The Houston airports (including the George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport) which belong to the Houston Airport System were recognized by the top credit rating agencies in the US for maintaining excellent financial accountability systems. These agencies (which are the Moody's Investors Service, Fitch Ratings, and Standard & Poor's) granted an A+ rating to Houston Airport System member airports this August 2007. The rating from these three agencies allow future investors to evaluate the type of loans that the Houston Airport System airports can be given, as well as assists in regulating the airports.

Aside from George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport, the other two airports in the Houston Airport System are Ellington Field and William P. Hobby. The Houston Airport System is not dependent on the local tax base to fund its capital improvements, maintenance, or airport operations since it is run as an enterprise fund.

Services of George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport

The people behind George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport plan to keep pushing for the growth of this airport so that air travelers can enjoy comfortable air travel under modern conditions. The airport present relies on five terminals (named Terminals A, B, C, D and E respectively.) Terminals A, B and C are home to the Visitor Information Centers, found on the baggage claim floor.

Travelers can opt for either public ground transportation, taxi, or limousine services by using one exit of the terminals, or to be picked up by private vehicles through another exit. The second level of the terminals houses the air carriers' ticket counters. Other parts of the departure area feature lounges, game rooms, food courts, and gift shops for added convenience to passengers who need to while away their waiting time.

If passengers need to page someone, they can always use any of the white airport telephones distributed throughout each terminal. There is a special phone line for visually-challenged or hearing-impaired passengers as well.

The airport also has other amenities and services offered, namely:

Special smoker's areas
Underground train serving the terminals
People mover system connecting Terminals B, C and E
ADA amenities
Currency exchange facilities
Eight car rental companies
Visitor information booths
Parking options
On call and scheduled ground transportation
Gift and specialty retail outlets
Newspaper vendors
Over 50 vendors of food and beverages
Multi-lingual Passenger Service staff
Wi-Fi Internet access

Baggage carts can be used in the different parts of the airport at a fee of $3 each, so you can easily carry items such as carry-on baggage, newly- bought retail products, or claimed or check-in items. But if you are an international traveler who has just arrived at the airport, you can use the baggage carts at no charge.

Another unique feature of the airport is that it has been operating an Interfaith Chapel for those passengers who want to spend some time meditating or praying. It is located at Terminal C and has been operated since 1969.

With all these going for it, George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport promises to keep air travel easy, comfortable and stress-free for its many travelers.

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