It's that "party in the U.S.A." time of year, which only means one thing… fireworks paired with BBQ! Oh, and that the airport will be busy connecting families to celebrate the Fourth of July. Don't believe us? Look at the numbers, just this May we broke the busiest month on record for Austin-Bergstrom Interantional Airport (AUS) with 2,068,404 passengers, exceeding our previous record from last July by over 27,000 passengers!
So, how do you prepare for a busy holiday, you may ask? Plan accordingly, pack properly, and most importantly, arrive early! For more guidance, refer to our list of travel tips below:
The early bird gets their flight – Arrive Early!
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Summer is in full swing, and our international nonstop flights are here to fly you away to unforgettable adventures. Picture yourself surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rockies outside of Calgary, where Moraine Lake shimmers like a turquoise jewel nestled in the Valley of Ten Peaks. Prefer a laid-back vibe? Take a leisurely stroll along Amsterdam's picturesque canals, where twinkling lights dance on the water, casting a romantic scene.
Travelers flying out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) now have a new way to save time on their next trip! In partnership with CLEAR and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), there is a new convenient option for enrolling in TSA PreCheck® on-site at the airport.
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Over here at the Austin Airport, summertime season means sippin'-time season! If you're traveling through the Texas heat, it would be a crime not to treat yourself to a mixed drink from one of our many restaurants.
Craving a cocktail? Strut on over to either Austin City Market, 24 Diner, or Parkside near Gate 9 if any of these specialty drinks tingle your taste buds:
- Prickly Pear M…
Flying to the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) is about to get a whole lot easier. Starting October 7, 2024, Delta Air Lines will introduce a new nonstop service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Valley International Airport (HRL) in Harlingen, Texas. This new year round service will operate once daily, making travel to the southern tip of Texas more convenient than ever.
Delta's new flight to Harlingen will be operated by SkyWest Airlines under the Delta Connection brand. The Embraer E175, known for its spacious two-class configuration, will service the route. The E175 offers 76 seats, with 12 in first class and 64 seats in the main cabin, including 20 Delta Comfort+ sea…
Whether you’re a frequent flyer or a newcomer to the world of aviation, understanding how airports manage their finances can be fun and interesting! Today, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s (AUS) Aviation Administrative and Business Development Division manager, John Gallo, will take you through the basics, shedding light on the intricate web of revenue streams, contracts, and negotiations that keep AUS flying high.
Let's start with the foundation: AUS operates as an enterprise fund. What does that mean? It means we generate our own revenues to sustain our operations. While AUS is owned and operated by the City of Austin, unlike other City of Austin departments funded by…
Austin continues to grow, and so does our region's demand for air travel to destinations across the country and around the globe. Through the Journey With AUS program, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is expanding to meet this demand, helping improve your travel experience without losing sight of what makes Austin special.
When AUS first opened in 1999, it featured 25 gates and was designed to serve about 11 million passengers a year, and our nine-gate expansion that opened in 2019 boosted that number by 4 million more passengers. With a steady and strong growth in passenger activity since opening, AUS served (at the time) a record-breaking number of travelers jus…
Howdy, readers! Welcome to the first post in a series that will take you on a ride behind the scenes of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). We’ll explore the various Department of Aviation Divisions that keep this bustling airport running. In this installment, we delve right into the heart of our airfield, with insights from Katlyn Fohn, one of the Airside Operations (Ops) Supervisors at AUS. Katlyn sheds light on the crucial role her team plays in ensuring safety, efficiency, and seamless operations.
First things first: What exactly does Airside Operations do?
At the core of Katlyn’s responsibilities lies a commitment to the safety and security of…
Are you ready to swap the scorching Texas heat for the cool coastal breeze of Eugene, Oregon? Well, now you can, thanks to Allegiant's exciting new nonstop service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Eugene Airport (EUG). The route launched on May 31st, just in time for your summer festivities. This seasonal route offers twice-weekly flights straight to the heart of this vibrant Pacific Northwest city.
Eugene is known for its mild temperatures and stunning natural beauty, making it the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts and urban explorers. Nestled in the…
It’s no secret that Austin is growing by leaps and bounds, and the Austin-Bergstrom Airport is no exception to that growth. For the past 25 years, AUS has found innovative solutions to address our region’s growing demand, including launching our Journey With AUS airport expansion program.
This month, we’re celebrating AUS’s 25th anniversary, and we would be remised to not take the time to revel on how far our, once little, airport has come. Today, we are hearing from one of our expansion program champions, our Chief Development Officer, Shane Harbinson. While Shane recently returned to AUS, he has been with AUS from the be…