“We are an international city with an economy that thrives on global connectivity,” City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said. “These significant steps in restoring air service will help Houston begin to recover from the economic challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. I can assure you that this meaningful and significant restoration of international air-service is being matched with a strong emphasis on safety.” 

In March, the global aviation industry began experiencing a sharp decline in air service. At the height of the downturn in April, Houston experienced a 95% decline in air traffic. Houston has seen steady growth despite travel bans and restrictions still in place for large markets. 

“The growing network of international connectivity will continue to meet pent-up demand in Houston and the surrounding region,” Houston Airports Aviation Director Mario Diaz said. “Our focus is to increase passenger traffic while continuing to protect the health and safety of passengers in our airports through our signature FlySafe Houston initiative. We are doing our part, and our airline partners are doing their part, so that travelers are safe at every step of the air travel experience.” 

With the recent international service expansion, the public once again can enjoy nonstop service from Houston to the following destinations:

The safety and health of passengers is a priority to Houston Airports and its airline partners. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Houston Airports has launched FlySafe Houston to protect our passengers as best we can. Additionally, passengers can learn more about what individual airlines are doing to keep passengers safe by reaching out to  their airline of choice.