Austin travel expectations ahead of July 4th
If you plan on traveling out of town this week for the July 4th weekend, you're not alone. They're already expecting more than 18 million travelers at airport security checkpoints starting tomorrow through the 7th. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
If you plan on traveling out of town this week for the July 4th weekend, you're not alone. They're already expecting more than 18 million travelers at airport security checkpoints starting tomorrow through the 7th. FOX 7 Austin's Jessica Rivera has more from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Possible ground delays at AUS this summer; international arrivals area upgraded
Fewer staff in air traffic control towers could affect summer travel. It's already been an issue at Austin-Bergstrom, which is in the middle of its phased expansion plan.
Fewer staff in air traffic control towers could affect summer travel. It's already been an issue at Austin-Bergstrom, which is in the middle of its phased expansion plan.
AUS talks expansion, air traffic controller issues
Less staff in air traffic control towers could affect summer travel. It's already been an issue in Austin, which has less than half of the air traffic controllers than it should have. Officials are still pushing for the FAA to get them more.
Less staff in air traffic control towers could affect summer travel. It's already been an issue in Austin, which has less than half of the air traffic controllers than it should have. Officials are still pushing for the FAA to get them more.
Severe storms cause damage, power outages across Austin area
Severe storms on Wednesday night caused damage and flooding across Austin, including a collapsed roof at a gas station and broken glass.
Severe storms on Wednesday night caused damage and flooding across Austin, including a collapsed roof at a gas station and broken glass.
Austin airport went under ground delay due to staffing issues
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was under a ground delay for hours on Wednesday. It comes as the nation is struggling to find air traffic controllers to fill vacancies.
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was under a ground delay for hours on Wednesday. It comes as the nation is struggling to find air traffic controllers to fill vacancies.
120-plus flights delayed at Austin-Bergstrom due to air traffic controller shortages
More than 120 flights were delayed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Sunday, May 11, reportedly due to an ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers.
More than 120 flights were delayed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Sunday, May 11, reportedly due to an ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers.
REAL ID deadline: Here's how things looked in Austin
REAL ID requirements went into effect on May 7, which means you need a compliant ID or passport if you're flying within the U.S.
REAL ID requirements went into effect on May 7, which means you need a compliant ID or passport if you're flying within the U.S.
Department of Transportation unveils plan to fill hundreds of air traffic controller positions
The Trump administration is tackling the nationwide shortage of Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers. This comes after a series of aviation crashes this year.
The Trump administration is tackling the nationwide shortage of Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers. This comes after a series of aviation crashes this year.
Austin airport increasing its parking garage rates
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is increasing the cost for travelers to park their vehicles in its parking garages.
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is increasing the cost for travelers to park their vehicles in its parking garages.
REAL ID deadline approaches. Here's what you need to know
State-issued driver's licenses and ID cards must fully comply with the REAL ID Act for all official federal government purposes.
State-issued driver's licenses and ID cards must fully comply with the REAL ID Act for all official federal government purposes.
SXSW 2025: Spring festival season kicks off in downtown Austin
The spring festival season kicked off this week in Austin and SXSW starts on Friday, March 7. The annual event brings in hundreds of thousands of travelers, resulting in lots of traffic and delays around town.
The spring festival season kicked off this week in Austin and SXSW starts on Friday, March 7. The annual event brings in hundreds of thousands of travelers, resulting in lots of traffic and delays around town.
Austin airport breaks ground on new parking garage to keep up with growing demand
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport broke ground on a new parking garage to keep up with growing demand.
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport broke ground on a new parking garage to keep up with growing demand.
Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoids crashing into jet on Chicago runway
A Southwest Airlines plane that was landing at Chicago’s Midway Airport had to quickly pull up to avoid hitting a private jet that was crossing the runway.
A Southwest Airlines plane that was landing at Chicago’s Midway Airport had to quickly pull up to avoid hitting a private jet that was crossing the runway.
VIDEO: Large water leak fixed at Austin airport
A large water leak relocated some passengers at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
A large water leak relocated some passengers at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Trump administration pause on federal funding could impact several major projects in Austin
The Trump Administration is pausing federal funding across the country for a review, which could impact several major transportation and health projects in Austin.
The Trump Administration is pausing federal funding across the country for a review, which could impact several major transportation and health projects in Austin.
Scottsdale Airport: Plane crashes into another plane, killing 1, injuring several others
A plane veered off the runway after landing at Scottsdale Airport on Monday and crashed into another plane, the Federal Aviation Administration says. One person was killed and several others were hurt.
A plane veered off the runway after landing at Scottsdale Airport on Monday and crashed into another plane, the Federal Aviation Administration says. One person was killed and several others were hurt.
Arizona plane crash: Jet leaving Austin crashes into another plane in Scottsdale
One person is dead and several passengers are recovering from injuries after a jet leaving Austin crashed on the runway in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Monday.
One person is dead and several passengers are recovering from injuries after a jet leaving Austin crashed on the runway in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Monday.
Mötley Crüe's Vince Neil owns one of the planes involved in Scottsdale crash
One of the planes involved in the deadly Scottsdale plane crash is owned by Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil.
One of the planes involved in the deadly Scottsdale plane crash is owned by Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil.
Bomb scare on Austin plane causes delays; passenger onboard speaks out
A passenger who was on a flight out of Austin that was delayed by a bomb threat is speaking out. While on board the flight, someone changed their hotspot's Wi-Fi network name on the plane to “I have a bomb."
A passenger who was on a flight out of Austin that was delayed by a bomb threat is speaking out. While on board the flight, someone changed their hotspot's Wi-Fi network name on the plane to “I have a bomb."
FAA data shows how understaffed Austin's airport is for air traffic controllers
New numbers from the FAA show just how understaffed Austin's airport is when it comes to air traffic controllers. 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak has the details.
New numbers from the FAA show just how understaffed Austin's airport is when it comes to air traffic controllers. 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak has the details.