Greetings, Earthlings! Descending upon your world is an experience like none other: A Total Solar Eclipse. On Monday, April 8 at around 1:35 p.m. CT, locals and visitors in the region will be in the path of totality to see an extraordinary show. And as the countdown begins for the event that’s in less than 2 weeks, our city and airport are planning to welcome lots of visitors. Eclipse chasers from all corners of the globe are flocking here to witness this once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon, and we couldn't be more excited to host them.
While we eagerly anticipate another reason to look up at the sky, the event on April 8th may impact travel acros…
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) invites surrounding airport neighbors, the traveling public, Central Texas residents and YOU to an open house this April to learn about what’s happening at the airport, including upcoming improvements and expansion projects.
Attend the AUS Open House!
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Time: 10:3…
Hey there, fellow Austinites! As the warm breezes of spring and summer roll in, one of our other favorite cities, London, transforms into a playground of unique experiences, tantalizing flavors, and captivating sights. If you're itching for a getaway that's equal parts culture and adventure, then pack your bags because London is calling!
Treat Your Taste Buds
Let's kick things off with a culinary journey through the streets of London. From Michelin-starred masterpieces to trendy eateries, there's something to satisfy every craving. S…
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…
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
- 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…
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 …
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!
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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…
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…
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…