Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

The city is negotiating a decade-long deal with major airlines that will unlock billions in financing and determine the exact number of new gates and size of the terminal expansion.

The FAA team at ABIA had requested Austin's airspace be upgraded to Class B, a more restricted category designed to reduce the risk of midair collisions around the nation's largest airports.

Austin airport's CEO warned the Federal Aviation Administration months ago about the "critical" staffing shortage at the air traffic control tower causing delays and reducing safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration said it expects the delay will last until 9:59 p.m.

For the last two years, the 4,000-square foot observation deck was only open to people with a certain credit card.

At least 98% of Texas driver's licenses are REAL ID compliant, but a low national rate could slow TSA screening.

The move may signal a reconsideration of how prominently the city should promote local artists in major public spaces.

The federal agency said staffing shortages were to blame for the temporary ground stop.

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.

The cuts affect 15% of Southwest Airlines' corporate workforce.