ROUTESFeb 27, 2024Delta Air Lines Adds Flights From Austin and Dallas/Fort Worth to Detroit for Total Solar EclipseDelta Air Lines will offer special flights for astronomy enthusiasts interested in seeing the total solar eclipse on April 8. Delta will offer two flights that will follow the path of totality, traced on the Earth's surface by the moon's shadow. The flights will go from Austin (AUS) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to the airline's Detroit (DTW) hub on April 8.Read More →
NEWSFeb 06, 2024Alaska Airlines Eliminates San Jose-Austin Route: Why Are Airlines Removing Flights to Austin?Alaska Airlines has recently announced the removal of its nonstop route between Austin (AUS) and San Jose (SJC), marking the second route cut by the airline in about a month. This decision is part of Alaska's ongoing efforts to adapt to evolving travel patterns and market conditions. The move to end flights to San Jose reflects a broader trend of airlines adjusting their route networks in response to changes in demand and operational priorities.Read More →
STORIESDec 02, 2023A Competition With Dallas and Houston: Can Austin Airport Meet the City's Growing Population and Influence?Austin is becoming one of the most important cities in the US due to its rapid population growth and large tech industry. However, Austin lags behind other large US cities in airport infrastructure and international connectivity. Austin currently has a disadvantage over other major tech hubs, and even Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston in Texas, in these two areas. We will look deeper at how Austin is improving its aviation industry for the city to achieve its true potential. Read More →
NEWSApr 21, 2023American Airlines Employee Dies Following Jetbridge Accident in AustinAn employee of American Airlines passed away following an accident at Austin airport. Police stated that the employee's vehicle hit a jet bridge.Read More →
ROUTESJul 13, 2022American Airlines Adding Service for Winter Ski SeasonAmerican Airlines will be launching all new flights this winter season featuring new routes out of Miami an Austin. These new routes are not all good news, though, as several routes are set to be axed this winter. Read More →
ROUTESFeb 04, 2022Allegiant Airlines' Spring ExpansionAllegiant Airlines has announced the addition of nine new routes to its network, with the first to begin operating this Spring.Read More →
ROUTESJan 09, 2022Virgin Atlantic Adds Austin To NetworkVirgin Atlantic has announced their plans to begin flights to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in the Spring of 2022. Using the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the route will be flown four days per week and will compete directly with British Airways.Read More →
ROUTESJun 14, 2021American Adds New City-Pairs From AustinAmerican Airlines is expanding its presence in Austin, Texas by adding 14 new destinations and adding frequency to two other international city pairs. They join the ranks of Alaska, Southwest, and KLM as airlines adding destinations from Austin as the city continues its surging growth pattern.Read More →
ROUTESHawaiian Adds Three New Routes From HonoluluHawaiian Airlines will add three new routes to their network in 2021.Read More →
NEWSMan Struck and Killed by Aircraft in AUSOn May 7, 2020, around 8:12 CST, a man was struck and killed by a jet on the runway at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas. The captain of Southwest Flight 1392 reported to ATC that "there may have been a man on the runway." The body was discovered on Runway 17R by an airport operations vehicle driver. Read More →
