Scaled down light rail options unveiled by Austin Project Connect
ATP demonstrated a range of possibilities for what the core system could look like, how and where it would connect people to the destinations they need and want to visit, and what the potential system could entail.
Austin airport asking passengers to arrive early during busy Spring Travel Season
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport says last March was the busiest in airport history and airlines are offering 10% more seats this year. That's why they say passengers need to plan ahead, arrive early and ‘pack their patience’.
Close call, turbulent flight add to aviation safety concerns
The NTSB said it has not determined exactly how close a FedEx cargo plane passed over the top of a Southwest Airlines jet last month in Austin, Texas, but there was little margin.
City of Austin interim city manager announces key leadership changes
Austin's interim city manager announced some big leadership changes on March 1.
ATCEMS crew to be on site at Austin airport as part of pilot program
As of Wednesday, March 1, a Austin-Travis County EMS crew will be on site at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), as part of a pilot program.
EMS medics stationed at Austin airport for quicker response times
ATCEMS has seen a steady increase in call volume to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport since 2014, averaging about 12% per year.
Federal funding to be used in massive I-35 expansion throughout Austin
Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Kirk Watson signed a landmark Emerging Projects Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau.
No injuries reported after small plane makes hard landing at Austin airport
No injuries were reported after a small plane made a hard landing at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
Congress may get briefing on Austin airport's near collision between 2 planes
A FedEx cargo airplane attempting to land at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Saturday morning had to reverse course after a second plane was cleared to depart from the same runway, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Crash averted at Austin airport; FAA, NTSB to investigate
A FedEx cargo plane was several miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and cleared to land, but had to change course when a Southwest Airlines plane was cleared to take off from the same runway.
Record number of firearms found at Austin airport for 2022
In 2022, 154 firearms were found in carry-on luggage. Austin, the largest of the three Central Texas Region airports, had the most, exceeding the previous record in 2021 by 40 firearms.
FAA computer glitch causes flight delays, cancelations at Austin airport
Hundreds of delays and 44 cancelations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport left many travelers concerned on when their flight will take off.
Flight delays, cancelations at Austin airport after FAA system outage restored
As of 1 p.m., there have been 246 delays and 38 cancelations at ABIA, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware. ABIA says you should check your flight status before heading to the airport.
Austin airport reports record-breaking passenger count for 2022
The big count, according to Grimmett, is attributed to the new record to new air carriers and new destinations.
Southwest Airlines chaos: Family snags one of last rental cars to drive home after canceled flight
More than 55 percent, or 123 Southwest flights, in Austin were canceled Wednesday.
USDOT to examine Southwest Airlines as flight cancelations continue
Southwest Airlines said they’re working to recover operations after consecutive days of extreme winter weather. They also said they’ve decided to reduce their schedule by flying roughly a third of their schedule for the next several days.
Hundreds of passengers reenter Austin airport following evacuation alert
Hundreds of passengers reentered Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) after an alarm prompted them to leave Tuesday afternoon.
More than 160 flights canceled, dozens more delayed at Austin airport
Dozens of flights have been canceled and delayed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The majority of those canceled are from Southwest Airlines.
Austin airport: Weather at your travel destination may impact your flight
If you're traveling for the holidays, make sure you're checking your flight status and the weather at your destination because that could affect your travel plans.
Holiday Travel: ABIA seeing large lines, some flight delays and cancellations
The TSA expects today to be the busiest day for air travel this holiday season.