AUS asks passengers to arrive early as busy travel season begins

AUS asks passengers to arrive early as busy travel season begins

The airport said an estimated 22 million passengers will fly out of AUS this year, making 2022 a record-breaking year. The increase in passengers comes after significant growth and investment in Austin by the airlines.

The airport said an estimated 22 million passengers will fly out of AUS this year, making 2022 a record-breaking year. The increase in passengers comes after significant growth and investment in Austin by the airlines.

Austin airport restores power following power outage

Austin airport restores power following power outage

According to the airport, the power outage is impacting gates 16, 17, 18, and 21. The power outage is also affecting the east side ticket counters.

According to the airport, the power outage is impacting gates 16, 17, 18, and 21. The power outage is also affecting the east side ticket counters.

Travel expert warns pilot shortage crisis will get 'bigger and bigger'

Travel expert warns pilot shortage crisis will get 'bigger and bigger'

The Points Guy founder and CEO Brian Kelly said "When they (airlines) don't have enough pilots, there's less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights."

The Points Guy founder and CEO Brian Kelly said "When they (airlines) don't have enough pilots, there's less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights."

Retiring on high seas: More living out golden years aboard cruise ships

Retiring on high seas: More living out golden years aboard cruise ships

With home prices skyrocketing and cruising increasing in popularity, more people are looking to live out their golden years out on the open seas.

With home prices skyrocketing and cruising increasing in popularity, more people are looking to live out their golden years out on the open seas.

National gas price average hits new record high at $4.45 per gallon

National gas price average hits new record high at $4.45 per gallon

The national average gas price hit a record high Saturday and is expected to continue rising as the energy supply crunch in the U.S. rages on.

The national average gas price hit a record high Saturday and is expected to continue rising as the energy supply crunch in the U.S. rages on.

Alaska Airlines cancellations: CEO says 'ripple effect' to continue causing flight disruptions through May

Alaska Airlines cancellations: CEO says 'ripple effect' to continue causing flight disruptions through May

Alaska Airline's CEO said Friday that about 50 flights are still being canceled each day, and the month of May "will continue to be choppy." Starting next month, the airline is adding hundreds of pilots, reservation agents and flight attendants.

Alaska Airline's CEO said Friday that about 50 flights are still being canceled each day, and the month of May "will continue to be choppy." Starting next month, the airline is adding hundreds of pilots, reservation agents and flight attendants.

CapMetro CEO explains his decision to leave and head to Washington D.C.

CapMetro CEO explains his decision to leave and head to Washington D.C.

Randy Clarke was hired four years ago. During his tenure, he revamped routes and made more adjustments when readership numbers dropped because of the pandemic.

Randy Clarke was hired four years ago. During his tenure, he revamped routes and made more adjustments when readership numbers dropped because of the pandemic.

Airbnb rolls out new search categories, protection for renters

Airbnb rolls out new search categories, protection for renters

The company will also let people book split stays between homes and it promised new protections for renters when listings fall short of advertised promises.

The company will also let people book split stays between homes and it promised new protections for renters when listings fall short of advertised promises.

Southwest spending over $2 billion for faster internet, outlets, overhead bins

Southwest spending over $2 billion for faster internet, outlets, overhead bins

Southwest is making a huge financial investment in upgrades to make flights more comfortable for travelers. Faster internet service will be installed on 350 planes by the end of October.

Southwest is making a huge financial investment in upgrades to make flights more comfortable for travelers. Faster internet service will be installed on 350 planes by the end of October.

DA declines to file charges against Mike Tyson, passenger on flight at SFO

DA declines to file charges against Mike Tyson, passenger on flight at SFO

The San Mateo County District Attorney on Tuesday announced that prosecutors would not be filing charges against Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion who was caught on video punching a passenger on a flight out of San Francisco International Airport.

The San Mateo County District Attorney on Tuesday announced that prosecutors would not be filing charges against Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion who was caught on video punching a passenger on a flight out of San Francisco International Airport.

Sandals Bahamas hotel guests complained of insecticide odor where Americans found dead: report

Sandals Bahamas hotel guests complained of insecticide odor where Americans found dead: report

Vacationers who have recently been in the area of the Sandals Bahamas resort where three Americans were found dead say they have complained about the "strong odor" of insecticide there, according to a report Tuesday.

Vacationers who have recently been in the area of the Sandals Bahamas resort where three Americans were found dead say they have complained about the "strong odor" of insecticide there, according to a report Tuesday.