Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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.

Four new nonstop routes, including Jacksonville and Milwaukee, arrive in the new year as other service is trimmed back.

Controller staffing, already worryingly low last year, has dipped even further, leading to travel delays and fears of near-misses or worse.

Mohamed Saher's friend had shipped the puppy from Slovakia. Now, Saher had to turn in paperwork to clear customs and take Pamela home.

Five candidates on five topics: Project Connect, I-35, the airport, reducing single-occupancy vehicles and converting car lanes to space for pedestrians and cyclists.

A new building for ticket counters and baggage claim, due to open in December 2029, will boost capacity and possibly bring rideshare pickup back to the curb.

Airlines trim offerings even after Austin's airport hits all-time passenger records.

Southwest President and CEO Bob Jordan says research shows passengers “overwhelmingly prefer” an assigned-seat system. He also pledged to improve the airline's financial performance.

As of Friday afternoon, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport says all airlines are now back to operating, but that some passengers should expect significant schedule changes.