Ok, so you’ve probably rocked out to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” for the 100th time now (no judgment, because same). But all we want for Christmas is you ... to have an amazing holiday getaway! Here are some of our recommendations for destinations for a last-minute excursion.
For those seeking a more traditional snowy getaway, Baltimore has multiple holiday traditions to enjoy like the Miracle on 34th Street lights and decorations and the German Christmas Village. Provo, Utah is a great landing spot to explore the Utah Valley, offering plenty of outdoor winter activities like skiing at the Sundance Mountain Resort and hiking to Fifth Wa…
Marwa Ayad is project manager for the Utility Infrastructure Campus-Wide (UICW), one of the Journey With AUS expansion program projects. With an associate degree in electrical engineering, a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in geotechnical engineering, she is the right person for the job!
The UICW is the project that will lay the groundwork -literally- for the expansion of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Ayad oversees the airport’s campus-wide utility infr…
To paraphrase the famed German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, “A city like Frankfurt awakens a desire to travel.” And truly, his words hold up. Full of jubilant celebrations, Frankfurt offers a festive traveling experience any time of year!
Starting in November, the Frankfurt Christmas Market comes to life. Dating back to 1393, the "Christkindchesmarkt" was the epicenter of holiday shopping, celebrations, and traditions. Today, visitors can attend choir performances, see the giant Christmas tree lit with about 40,000 lights, and meet with Santa Claus. If you do see St. Nick, mind letting him know the writer of this blog post was very nice this year?…
Whenever Central Texans gear up for completely unpredictable weather patterns, it usually coincides with one very important thing: Thanksgiving travel season!
There are probably a lot of people reading this right now who have their holiday travel itineraries set, or not, and have a good idea as to what might be waiting for them on the Thanksgiving menu when they arrive at their respective destinations. This year, instead of arriving empty handed, why not bring a little Taste of AUS with you and be embraced as the hero of the holiday season? Here are a few really good ideas that travelers flying out of AUS for the Thanksgiving holiday br…
This November, travelers coming through the Barbara Jordan Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) will be greeted with more than just live music and local flavors - they’ll have an opportunity to be part of a citywide campaign to keep Austin’s legendary musicians housed, healthy, and heard.
Austin HOMEcoming, a month-long celebration of Austin’s music legacy and the people who shaped it, is proud to announce a partner in this year’s campaign: Delaware North, the hospitality group behind some of the most iconic food and beverage destinations at AUS.
From The Salt Lick BBQ to The Saxon Pub, Antone’s, Annies Cafe & Bar, and Hippies & Hops…
Heads up! Next time you find yourself in the Barbara Jordan Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), be sure to look up around Gate 15, and you will see it—a new, beautiful art installation created by the world-renowned Austin-based artist, Beili Liu.
Convergence / Austin is a site-responsive public art installation that is meant to reflect and signify the purpose, growth, and excellence of AUS. The artwork spans 16 feet by 12 feet into the high bay triangle area in the terminal and has approximately 400 vertical strands holding 3,200 elements that uphold this permanent installation, which was commissioned for AUS through the …
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) sees frequent flyers every day, but recently, we’ve started celebrating a different kind of frequent flyer - bats!! Now, visitors to AUS can join us in honoring our local airborne wildlife by exploring our new bat wall, a vibrant 200-foot display located on the departures level of the Barbara Jordan Terminal.
This colorful wall wrap transforms the otherwise plain white construction walls along our Atrium Infill project into a…
The Barbara Jordan Terminal at AUS is often buzzing with iconic local music, but on September 23, that was especially the case as the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians’ (HAAM) Day 20th anniversary celebration was in full swing, featuring five different artists for passengers to enjoy throughout the day.
HAAM Day, the world’s largest one-day, all-local music festival, featured more than 250 performances at over 105 venues across Austin by more than 300 local musicians in less than 24 hours. AUS was honored to take part in the 20th anniversary and encouraged travelers to give back to a cause that directly supports the local artists who continue to make Austin the Liv…
There’s a lot to celebrate about Delta’s 100th anniversary, including new nonstops from AUS! Delta recently announced they were bringing in 7 new nonstops through 2025 and into 2026. Among them include two international spots, Cancun and Cabo, both launching December 2025. Here are the recently announced nonstops from Delta:
- Palm Springs, CA: November 15, 2025
- Denver, CO: November 9, 2025
- Miami, FL: November 22, 2025
- Cancun, Mexico: December 20, 2025
- Cabo, Mexico: December 20, 2025 …
At Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), we’re proud of the people who work behind the scenes to keep our airport connected, safe, and welcoming. In this installment of Behind the Takeoff, we’re introducing you to Kyle Carvell, AUS’s Airport Relations Officer. His journey with the City of Austin spans over 15 years and reflects his passion for communication, public service, and now, aviation.
From Internship to Impact
Kyle’s career began as an undergraduate intern in Austin City Hall’s Public Information Office while finishing his degree at The University of Texas. There, he dove headfirst into media relations, working directly with reporters on fast-moving stories…