Austin News

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has just been named Medium-Sized Airport of the Year by CAPA - Centre for Aviation, one of the world's most trusted sources of market intelligence for the aviation and travel industry and host of the Global Aviation Awards for Excellence. 

This prestigious award recognizes AUS's remarkable passenger and airline activity growth in the post-pandemic era. From navigating the challenges of the pandemic to becoming one of the fastest-growing airports in the US, AUS has demonstrated outstanding resilience and innovation.

“On behalf of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport team, thank you for recognizing our airport community’s significant investments in nonstop service.” Said Jim Smith, Interim AUS Chief Executive Officer. “The world is open to Austin and Central Texas and we’re thrilled to welcome travelers from across the globe. We’re committed to furthering our relationships with our incredible airline partners, especially as we enter a new era of transformation and modernization for our facilities through our expansion program. We look forward to improving our airport and rising to the challenge of meeting the needs of our dynamic, ever-growing Central Texas region all while providing a safe, reliable and environmentally sound airport for all.”    

The sky's the limit for Austin's aviation future, especially as the airport embarks on the Journey With AUS program which will deliver new airport infrastructure and improvements in the near- and long-term that will meet the current and future needs of our growing region while staying true to our roots and elevating the passenger journey with an authentic Austin and Central Texas experience.  

Original source can be found here.