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Baggage Claim at Houston Intercontinental IAH Airport


Baggage Carts / Skycap at Houston Intercontinental IAH Airport

Baggage Carts are available at IAH at various locations throughout the airport; present rate is $5. Note, however, that carts in the customs area for international arrivals are free.
Baggage carts are NOT permitted on the TerminaLink people mover or the underground inter-terminal train!

Terminal location (TA - TE)
TA: (a) South near gates A17-24 & A25-30; (b) North: just beyond security, near gates A1-2, & near gates 8-15.
TB: near gates B60-67, B68-75, B76-83, B84-91.
TC: baggage claim, TC North near gates C14-23;  TC South near gates 29-33;  at TD near gates D7/8;
TE: FIS, outside Terminal Curbside, near gates E2,3,8,9, gates E15 16 21 22, and to the right of Security checkpoint.

Security at Houston Intercontinental IAH Airport

FAA Advises Air Travelers on Airport, Airline Security Measures
The FAA has very useful tips to help air travelers meet and assist the heightened security measures implemented since the Sept. 11 attacks. These guidelines are available to make your travel experience an easier one. Please visit their website at http://www.faa.gov/passengers/ for a complete list of their recommendations.

The TSA toll-free number is 1-866-289-9673;  email: [email protected].  For prohibited items open http://www.tsa.gov/public/