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The Houston Airports took the following measures to assist our traveling public:
» Hand sanitizers are now located near security check points at IAH and HOU
» Signage and flyers displayed throughout the airports offering information to
prevent the spread of germs
» Both IAH and HOU have replaced the current cleaning product with a stronger
disinfectant and has increased the frequency of cleanings throughout the day
Numerous air carriers with non-stop service from IAH to Mexico have announced re-accommodation policies. For a list of destinations included in the re-accommodation announcement and for further information, contact your air carrier.
Continental Airlines
Continental Airlines operates daily non-stop flights between IAH and many destinations
in Mexico. To learn about re-accommodation information visit the Continental Airlines
Web site and view "Important Notices": http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/news/travelnotices.aspx
AeroMexico
AeroMexico operates two non-stop flights between IAH and Mexico City, Mexico. To view AeroMexico's passenger flexibility policy, visit: www.aeromexico.com/usa/english/pages/pressRelease/about/press_room/influenza.html
Continental Airlines announced that effective May 4, 2009, it is reducing the total capacity of flights to Mexico. Reductions are being implemented by using smaller aircraft on flights to Mexico or by reducing the frequency of flights to any one destination. To learn more, go to www.continental.com.
The United States and Mexico have not placed any restrictions on flights to and from Mexico with all flights operating as scheduled at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). On May 15, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) downgraded its Travel Health Warning against non-essential travel to Mexico (in effect since April 27) to a Travel Health Precaution. The CDC continues to recommend that travelers to Mexico take steps to protect themselves from getting H1NI. It also recommends that travelers at high risk form complication from influenza discuss travel to Mexico with their doctors and may want to consider postponing travel. The CDC states that travelers at high risk for complications include: * Children less than 5 years old * Persons aged 65 years or older * Children and adolescents who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy and who might be at risk for experiencing Reye syndrome after influenza virus infection * Pregnant women * Adults and children who have chronic pulmonary, cardiovascular, hepatic, hematological, neurologic, neuromuscular, or metabolic disorders * Adults and children who have immunosuppression * Residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities Following is the link to CDC’s recommendations regarding travel to Mexico: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/content/travel-health-precaution/novel-h1n1-flu-mexico.aspx
The CDC is the only agency that is able to perform tests to confirm contamination and must be performed at a medical facility. Since April 26, 2009, the CDC has been working closely with U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at IAH to monitor inbound international travelers arriving from Mexico. Currently, CDC is not restricting any international travelers from being processed into the U.S. at IAH.
The public is permitted to take this cautionary measure if deemed necessary. However, washing your hands with soap and water frequently and sanitizing your hands with hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available is one of the most effective preventive measures to protect yourself. There is no requirement to wear a mask while traveling and you may be requested to temporarily remove the mask for identification purposes while processing through passport control, customs and security checkpoints.
The Passenger Pick-up Lot located on Will Clayton Parkway is available for all visitors to await confirmation from passengers who are prepared to be picked up from any of our five terminals.
The City of Houston's Health and Human Services Department is continuing to closely monitor all developments surrounding the Swine Flu in Mexico and cases reported throughout the U.S. The City of Houston is working with federal and state health officials to ensure prompt detection and appropriate responses.
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