Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

The city revealed the number of gates after locking down long-term agreements with the seven biggest airlines at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Southwest will set a new record for daily departures while discount airlines Allegiant and Frontier relocate to the Barbara Jordan Terminal, clearing the way for the airport expansion to ramp up.

The city will pay Southwest Airlines $2,750 for each hire in the next five years up to a max of $5.5 million. Texas is kicking in another $14 million.

The longest-ever government shutdown was frustrating and financially painful for Austin's controllers, who've already been grinding through six-day workweeks to keep flights flowing.

The list includes Julia Ioffe, a finalist for the 2025 National Book Award; R.L Stine, author of the popular series Goosebumps; and best-selling author Peter Swanson.

Austin's airport is not on the FAA's list of flight cuts, but controller shortages and ripple effects from major hubs are likely to slow travel.

The Federal Aviation Administration had issued a ground delay for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Friday but lifted the delay several hours early.

Austin's airport has been running relatively smoothly, local officials say, but veterans of air traffic control warn unpaid, overworked controllers are being pushed to the limit.

The Monday after Austin City Limits Music Festival ranks in the top 10 busiest days for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is expecting waves of passengers for Austin City Limits Music fest and F1 just as the TSA announces lines could get longer than normal.