TRAVELING FOR THE HOLIDAYS? RIDE METRO’S AIRPORT DIRECT

If you’re traveling this holiday season, take METRO’s Airport Direct to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Avoid the hustle and bustle of getting to the airport during the busiest travel time of the year.

Ride in style for a friendly price and get there in no time, but on time with METRO’s Airport Direct.

Last week, the agency hosted an open house at the Airport Direct’s Passenger Plaza located at 815 Pierce at Travis – conveniently located a block from the Downtown Transit Center and METRORail.

The event gave the public an opportunity to stop by and find out more about this premiere service which, takes you from downtown Houston to Bush IAH in just 30 minutes. Visitors were welcomed by the salsa sounds of Mango Punch, enjoyed pizza and soft drinks, and even took home giveaways.

With METRO’s Airport Direct, patrons enjoy a great price all year. That’s because the bargain service costs just $15 for a one-way ticket to or from downtown to IAH Terminal C. If you pay with the METRO Q® Fare Card – you get one free trip for every five paid trips.

The economically-priced ticket includes:

• A smooth, comfortable ride aboard a state-of-the-art hybrid bus
• Reliability – the service departs the Passenger Plaza, or IAH Terminal C, every 30 minutes
• Passenger Plaza – waiting quarters that include flat screen TVs, a monitor that displays Continental Airlines’ flight schedule and vending machines for sodas and snacks, and coffee
• Concierge service at both the Passenger Plaza and IAH Terminal C – staff will help you with your luggage, tell you about upcoming Houston events, help you connect to METRO’s bus or rail system or call ahead and have a taxi or hotel shuttle waiting when you arrive at the Passenger Plaza
• Convenience – we drive, you rest during the 30-minute trip

So, if you’re booking your holiday travel, and need a lift to the airport - try Airport Direct. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.metroairportdirect.com or call 713-635-4000.