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Opinion....$1B Airport Makeover.....do houstonians benefit?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by eddiewinslow, Sep 22, 2011.

  1. eddiewinslow

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    Sounds good, our Terminal B could use the upgrades. It certainly shows its age.
     
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    Putting money into public infrastructure. I like it.
     
  4. Two Sandwiches

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    The last time I was at the airport (probably 5 years ago), it looked like it was stuck in the 80's. It'd be nice to see it more on par with other airports I've been to (although, admittedly, I haven't been to a ton).
     
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    Sounds good to me
     
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    i don't like in general taxes but usage taxes are the best kind.
     
  7. heypartner

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    can we PLEASE get a restaurant/bar at Hobby, first!!!
     
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    It would be great to see the rest of the airport look like terminals E and C which are among the best in the country

    It was recently ranked the best airport in America
     
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    Last time I was in Hobby, Buffalo Wild Wings had set up beer stands in the terminal. That's how you make a great airport. I hate Bush Airport.
     
  10. Two Sandwiches

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    I've never had a bad experience there.

    I'm just saying that the vibe it gives off to me (and others I've heard from, that are not from Houston), is like an 80's vibe. Granted, I've only been in probably two of the terminals.
     
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    I'm all for it but I've been in the industry 25+ years. Compared to around the country, Houstonians should be proud of IAH & HOU.
     
  12. heypartner

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    There was nothing there in August, except for chips and beer.
     
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    In the process, please remove that gaudy LED light thingy at the entrance.
    I called it the Clark W. Griswold memorial sculpture.
     
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    I was there in August as well, the Pappasitos (although just in the foodcourt) has a full bar I believe as well as grab-n-go margaritas.
     
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    I hadn't been to Hobby since June, but I just checked the BW3 website, and they're still listing the Hobby location as open. I think the beer stands were a Friday thing.
     
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    Hmmm, never had a problem finding food or alcohol (not necessarily in that order...) at either one of our airports.

    Seems like every time I'm at IAH, there is construction everywhere and you have to walk through a 5 mile maze to get to customs. Not much fun at 4 in the morning with a hangover.
     
  17. Baqui99

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    IAH has been under construction forever.
     
  18. heypartner

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    maybe it was temporary construction, but the staff said there was nothing else other than a crappy stand with a cooler and rack of snacks. It was a Tuesday.
     

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