United Airlines Redoing, Expanding Houston Airport Terminal

United Airlines has announced plans to modernize and expand Terminal B at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The proposal aims to enhance capacity and improve the travel experience for United Airlines passengers. Terminal B will is being modified, and Terminal B North will need to be demolished and rebuilt to accommodate new, larger planes.

The next phase of the redevelopment project will include the addition of a new security checkpoint, leading passengers to the modern B North concourses. Terminal B baggage claim area will also undergo a significant expansion, tripling its capacity.

The construction of B North, B South and the processor area will be the primary focus starting in July. United Airlines officials said the goal is to have one of the new concourses open by mid-2026.

During construction, United Airlines officials said they will try to minimize disruptions. The project is anticipated to create over 2,000 direct jobs. The airport system generates approximately $36.4 billion and 190,000 jobs annually .