New restaurants from notable chefs coming to United terminals at Bush Intercontinental Airport

HOUSTON – United Airlines and OTG announced plans Thursday to elevate the dining and retail experience in United terminals at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, a key hub in the airline’s global network.

The innovative in-terminal experience will include the creation of restaurants inspired by some of the region’s most notable chefs, thousands of iPads equipped with OTG’s award-winning customer experience platform, farm-to-terminal offerings from local markets and spaces designed by renowned architecture firm Rockwell Group.

OTG will oversee all food, beverage and retail operations for Terminal B South, Terminal C (including the new C North Concourse, which opens in 2017) and Terminal E.

"United is pleased to bring this industry-leading airport experience concept to our Houston hub," said Gavin Molloy, United’s vice president of corporate real estate. "The collaboration with OTG will provide exceptional food, beverage and retail options with the comfort and high-tech amenities that travelers today want."

"Our OTG team is excited about working with United to transform the airline’s terminals at George Bush Intercontinental Airport into a hot spot for wonderful food and great shopping," said Rick Blatstein, OTG’s chief executive officer. "This will be a brand new airport experience for Houston travelers, including restaurants inspired by local chefs, the addition of modern amenities such as iPads, redesigned gate areas and world-class shopping. We are thrilled to be part of this partnership."

New concepts have already begun to open with five of OTG’s award-winning CIBO Express Gourmet Markets and the Republic Grille - all in Terminal E. The markets feature an array of healthy options and offerings from local purveyors.

United’s customers and employees will see the biggest transformation with the opening of the new C North Concourse planned for early next year.