Houston's Hobby Airport Recognizes Milestones

The Houston Airport System announced new developments for customers that fly in and out of William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

According to a release, effective immediately, Hobby's departure-level roadway/drop-off ramp is re-opened to vehicle traffic. In a ribbon cutting ceremony, airport executives celebrated the new and improved Hobby entrance to the terminal.

"We're extremely pleased to announce the opening of the departure-level ramp at Hobby three months earlier than originally scheduled," said Ross Underhill, Hobby Airport interim general manager. "With this opening, the passengers will once again experience the convenience and ease of access."

The Hobby Airport construction project, which began October 26, 2011, enhances the customer experience with improved safety by eliminating curbs and providing protected walkways for customers.

Meanwhile, Texas-based Pappas Restaurants held Hobby's second ribbon cutting ceremony in one day to celebrate its new Pappas Bar-B-Q located in the Hobby Airport lobby before passengers go through the security checkpoint screening area.

"By offering this popular Pappas restaurant at Hobby Airport, we're giving customers and their friends and family an appetizing reason to arrive early for a departure or grab a bite upon arrival with anyone picking them up from a flight," said Mario C. Diaz, Houston Airport System director of aviation. "We know that folks may even order dinner for the entire family 'to go' before heading home and that is true southern hospitality!"

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