United Airlines Opens Largest Americas Lounge in Houston

United Airlines is opening its largest airport lounge in the Americas this Thursday at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Located in Terminal B, the 54,000-square-foot facility can accommodate 800 people and features two full-service bars, buffets, and an outdoor terrace.

The lounge is a centerpiece of a $2.6 billion investment in the terminal, which includes 22 gates for mainline aircraft. The expansion targets high-spending customers, specifically elite frequent flyers and co-branded credit card holders.

Houston serves as the airline's primary connection point for Latin America, handling more than 500 departures daily. This move follows a broader industry trend of premium facility expansions by competitors including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and JetBlue Airways.