Phil Griffith, vice president of airport operations for United Airlines, said the project will include the construction of the Terminal B North Concourse, which will span three levels covering 765,000 square feet and house 22 mainline gates.
Griffith said the expansion is in line with United Airlines’ strategy to enhance network operations across major hubs. However, he said the expansion project presents challenges, including balancing ongoing airport operations with simultaneous construction projects without disrupting daily airport functionality.
“Working with the Houston Airport System and the Houston Police Department, we’ve been able to come up with great strategies to improve the traffic flows, improve traffic marshaling and even traffic signaling technology,” Griffith said.
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