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Hey there travelers,

Ever find yourself feeling a bit frazzled in the hustle and bustle of airports? Well, fear not, because we've got something special to help you find your zen right here at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Introducing our latest addition to The Calming Towers: a series of videos featuring our local endangered wildlife, courtesy of talented artist, Barbara Attwell. Picture this: slate-black monolithic vertical rectangles hosting video screens that showcase the beauty of Austin's threatened species. But these aren't your ordinary wildlife videos. Oh no, they've been expertly…

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Photo of 3 British Airways flight attendants standing and posing for a photo at the AUS/British Airways 10 year anniversary celebration. They're holding tiny Texas flags.

On March 3, 2014, British Airways and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) cut the ribbon to celebrate the first-ever transatlantic service from Austin with nonstop flights to London. A decade later, British Airways and AUS reunited for a gate event to celebrate their anniversary and say “cheers” once again!

From flight attendants arriving with their contagious smiles and cowboy hats to speeches from airport and City officials, we were “chuffed” to toast to the past ten years of connecting over 1.25 million customers back and forth across the pond from AUS.

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As you make plans for summer travel and getaways, we want to make sure you’re getting the absolute most out of your trip through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). That’s why, for this ultimate guide of our airport, we’re looking at ten services at AUS that are dedicated to our favorite people: Passengers <3

  1. The Sunflower Lanyard Program: AUS takes pride in being part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard Program, which supports passengers with non-visible disabilities such as Crohn’s disease, autism, dementia, and others. The program ensures that those w…
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You can’t be the Live Music Capital of the World’s airport without 10-foot-tall guitars towering over travelers as they get into town. “Eight Guitars” is one of the many pièce de résistance of AUS, an art installation strumming with the spirit of the city outside our curbside doors.

But there’s more to this art installation than meets that tired, post-flight eye. These famous guitars sit atop our baggage claim carousels, and are made of fiberglass and decorated with the minds of local creatives. Commissioned by Gibson Guitars almost 20 years ago, the guitars are now part of the 

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We’re back with another ultimate guide covering an ultimate topic: Music. At AUS, music meets travel in perfect harmony and has been for years. Our music program is dedicated to bringing the soul and sounds of Austin to our airport, and they make it happen at one of our EIGHT stages (and one traveling tye-dye piano) throughout the week. We host lineups that will rock your socks off. So let’s take a look at the music scene at AUS!

  1. First up, get ready to be wowed at the Asleep at the Wheel mainstage, which is our largest stage, boisterously nestled between the Saxon Pub and Earl Campbell’s Taco Truck. The stage can fit…

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One thing about us Austinites is that we know how to have fun during Spring Break, and with SXSW, NASCAR, Texas Relays, and Rodeo Austin, others want to join in on the fun and we attract tons of travelers from all over. Every year, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) seems to outmatch a previous year's record, so we don’t anticipate diverting from the large crowd we saw in March 2023 (a total of 1,941,044 people were screened at AUS).

That said, and safely saying the next part: you should expect a busy terminal st…

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Photo of a Southwest plane departing from AUS with the ATC tower in the back. Photo by atx.spotter on Instagram.

Welcome to the wild, wild world of aviation and flying objects in the Texas sky. In this exclusive interview, we dive into the world of planespotting with one of Austin's most talented photographers, Brett Spangler.

Also known as atx.spotter on Instagram, Brett is a passionate photographer who’s captured not only beautiful photos of aircrafts at AUS, but also the attention of thousands of followers and the airport itself – you’ll find that a lot of Brett’s photos are sprinkled on our Instagram grid. Join us as we look into this passionate plan…

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Welcome to the vibrant world of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport! Our airport, just like our city, is super unique and has a knack for attracting creative talent. In the terminal, you’ll find that we resemble Austin as a canvas for creativity with the essence of the city adorned via murals and installations. Here are some of our favorite large “lookers” that could be the perfect backdrop for your next photo: 

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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the gateway to the world for all Austinites and Central Texans. This means we work hard to provide options, amenities, and services that meet the needs of our diverse community. When it comes to planning your travel, there are some ways to stretch a dollar and have an affordable AUS experience. Check out this “on a budget” guide before your next trip. Who knows, you may get some value out of it…

Flights

Compared to the national average, AUS has lower than the average rate for one-way fares among medium and large hub airports in the U.S. (per the U…

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Let's get to the bevy breakdown at AUS...

Non-alcoholic

Where to get refreshing hydration in the form of bottles of water, soda, and more:

  • Austin Article, Gate 18
  • Market [512], Gate 12
  • Jetset, Gate 23
  • Barton Spr…