/tags/austin-bergstrom-international-airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Wed, 21 May 2025 19:19:33 GMT /transportation/2025-05-21/austin-airport-flight-delays-wednesday-air-traffic-controller-shortages The Federal Aviation Administration said it expects the delay will last until 9:59 p.m. Wed, 21 May 2025 19:19:33 GMT /transportation/2025-05-21/austin-airport-flight-delays-wednesday-air-traffic-controller-shortages KUT Staff /transportation/2025-04-22/austin-tx-airport-abia-chase-sapphire-terrace-lounge-open For the last two years, the 4,000-square foot observation deck was only open to people with a certain credit card. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:03:00 GMT /transportation/2025-04-22/austin-tx-airport-abia-chase-sapphire-terrace-lounge-open Nathan Bernier /transportation/2025-04-07/austin-tx-real-id-tsa-airport-lines-waits-deadline-may-7-dps-texas-abia At least 98% of Texas driver's licenses are REAL ID compliant, but a low national rate could slow TSA screening. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:01:00 GMT /transportation/2025-04-07/austin-tx-real-id-tsa-airport-lines-waits-deadline-may-7-dps-texas-abia Nathan Bernier /austin/2025-03-21/austin-pauses-10m-in-airport-art-over-concerns-local-creatives-were-excluded The move may signal a reconsideration of how prominently the city should promote local artists in major public spaces. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:10:07 GMT /austin/2025-03-21/austin-pauses-10m-in-airport-art-over-concerns-local-creatives-were-excluded Chad Swiatecki /transportation/2025-03-21/austin-bergstrom-international-airport-federal-aviation-officials-faa-ground-stop-flights-aus-abia The federal agency said staffing shortages were to blame for the temporary ground stop. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:53:12 GMT /transportation/2025-03-21/austin-bergstrom-international-airport-federal-aviation-officials-faa-ground-stop-flights-aus-abia Andrew Weber /business/2025-03-11/bags-fly-for-a-fee-southwest-airlines-cancels-its-free-checked-luggage-perk The carrier announced Tuesday that it will begin charging certain passengers to check their luggage on flights, a significant shift at the company long prized by consumers for its perks. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:58:44 GMT /business/2025-03-11/bags-fly-for-a-fee-southwest-airlines-cancels-its-free-checked-luggage-perk Joe Hernandez /transportation/2025-02-18/dallas-based-southwest-airlines-is-laying-off-1-750-employees The cuts affect 15% of Southwest Airlines' corporate workforce. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:54:41 GMT /transportation/2025-02-18/dallas-based-southwest-airlines-is-laying-off-1-750-employees Caroline Love /transportation/2024-12-20/austin-airport-new-flights-canceled-destinations-routes-2025 Four new nonstop routes, including Jacksonville and Milwaukee, arrive in the new year as other service is trimmed back. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:03:00 GMT /transportation/2024-12-20/austin-airport-new-flights-canceled-destinations-routes-2025 Nathan Bernier /transportation/2024-12-11/austin-tx-airport-abia-aus-christmas-new-years-travel-delays Controller staffing, already worryingly low last year, has dipped even further, leading to travel delays and fears of near-misses or worse. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:24:26 GMT /transportation/2024-12-11/austin-tx-airport-abia-aus-christmas-new-years-travel-delays Nathan Bernier /austin/2024-12-05/podcast-24-hours-in-austin-dog-at-the-airport Mohamed Saher's friend had shipped the puppy from Slovakia. Now, Saher had to turn in paperwork to clear customs and take Pamela home. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:01:00 GMT /austin/2024-12-05/podcast-24-hours-in-austin-dog-at-the-airport Greta Díaz González Vázquez