United Airlines set to open its biggest airport lounge in $2.6 billion overhaul at Houston hub
United is opening a 54,000-square-foot lounge as part of the revamp of Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
CNBC reports: United is opening a 54,000-square-foot lounge as part of the revamp of Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
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