Wow, talk about a big year! In 2025, AUS not only connected passengers to destinations worldwide, but also connected with our local Austin community. Here’s a look back at the impact we made last year:
Over 14,000 connections made with passengers, neighbors, students, and community members (dogs not included).
From community events like Blues on the Green, ABC Kite Festival, and Mighty Texas Dog Walk, we had a chance to interact and chat about the airport with over 14,000 members of our community. To put that in perspective, that’s more than 35 Boening 747’s filled to max capacity! At the 102 events we attended, we loved getting to swap travel stories,…
If you traveled through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in 2025, you may have noticed some exciting changes underway.
This year marked an important chapter for Journey With AUS, our expansion program focused on improving the passenger experience today while preparing for Austin’s continued growth for years to come.
Here’s a look at what took place in 2025, and what’s ahead!
Breaking Ground on New Parking
On Feb. 28, 2025, AUS celebrated the groundbreaking of Phas…
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is excited to strengthen its relationship with Southwest Airlines and support the addition of an established pilot and flight attendant crew base right here in Austin.
Announced at a joint news conference earlier this month, Governor Greg Abbott and Southwest Airlines CEO, Bob Jordan said the decision will create 2,000 jobs in Austin, with many workers earning an average salary of $180,000 a year. Most employees at the new base will be…
Whether you’re mentally preparing to board your flight or where that flight is about to take you, the holidays call for no ordinary drink. And AUS has quite the festive lineup to make treating yourself feel extra special, no matter your beverage personality.
Ever had an espresso martini? Let us introduce you to its seasonal cousin, the Pumpkin Spice Carajillo. A classic Carajillo is a Spanish coffee cocktail made with espresso and Licor 43, a sweet liqueur known for its vanilla and citrus notes. This sweater-weather spin swaps in LALO Tequila as the base and tops it all off with pumpkin purée. Think of it as a pregame for pie. You can find this cozy cocktail…
Okay, we’ve all been there. There are so many people in your family, how were you supposed to remember everyone? So, you need a last-minute gift? Easy. Our Austin-local retailers make it look like you planned this weeks ago. Our merch doesn’t scream airport vibes. It screams personality—fun, memorable and definitely not “I forgot until I got through TSA.”
So many options, where to begin? Let’s start over by Gate 5 with the first stop on the nice list:…
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…