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Austin airport officials are facing mounting pressure from local politicians to respond more forcefully to a troubling pattern of safety incidents.

AAA predicts nearly 4 million Texans will take trips, breaking records previously set in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is introducing tech upgrades so passengers won’t have to remove electronics or liquids from their carry-on bags.

Southwest Airlines says it will award the travelers who were caught in the surge of canceled flights during the holidays 25,000 frequent-flyer points, an award worth more than $300 in flights.

Ahead of the New Year's weekend, the airline said that Friday will see minimal disruptions after its slashed schedule stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers during a wintry holiday stretch.

More than 140 flights were canceled at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Tuesday. Holiday travelers are scrambling to get rebooked and airport personnel are urging patience.

Austin's airport recommends people using general TSA screening show up at least 2.5 hours before departure, scrambling conventional thinking about the fastest ways to get to the biggest cities in Texas.

Airlines and travel websites say that bookings for holiday travel are strong despite higher airfares, as pandemic-weary travelers seem willing to pay.