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ATX2030 · #**9501** Posted **May 29, 2026, 5:13 PM**

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Rumors of DL to CDG are starting to circulate.....

JonNYC usually has pretty reliable info. Something to keep an eye on.

https://x.com/xJonNYC/status/2060175032890822773

Delta; Maybe someone can help me remember what time period and where this was rumored (I feel somewhat certain I must have posted on it,) in any case, rumors that a long-haul international route of of Austin is being considered. Certainly not too surprising considering the build-up there.

Mikey711MN · #**9502** Posted **May 31, 2026, 7:14 PM**

View from the Wing has done some really solid reporting on the AUS lounge situation over the years, and they've recently broken a story on an apparent change of plans for the new space above West Infill.

https://viewfromthewing.com/southwest-to...airport-may-add-two-credit-card-lounges/

As we all know, Southwest will ultimately vacate its presence in the closer-in Concourse A (i.e., current BJT) and take multiple gates in Concourse B...

...so having their lounge above the West Infill space is quite far from their future gates, but I wonder if a lounge space could be made available in the Concourse B design.

In the meantime, while Southwest has not made many details known about its lounges, it's fair to say that a ~20k SF lounge will be one of the premiere lounges in AUS for the foreseeable future.

drummer · #**9503** Posted **Jun 1, 2026, 3:44 PM**

Is it common for lounges to be in satellite concourses at other airports? I haven't used a lounge in years myself so I'm not up to date.

GoldenBoot · #**9504** Posted **Jun 1, 2026, 7:10 PM**

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Is it common for lounges to be in satellite concourses at other airports? I haven't used a lounge in years myself so I'm not up to date.

Yes. It is quite common - especially at larger airports.

drummer · #**9505** Posted **Jun 2, 2026, 2:11 PM**

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Yes. It is quite common - especially at larger airports.

Makes sense. These days I'm usually chasing one of the kids around so I don't have the luxury of relaxing before a flight....

GoldenBoot · #**9506** Posted **Jun 2, 2026, 5:22 PM**

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Makes sense. These days I'm usually chasing one of the kids around so I don't have the luxury of relaxing before a flight....

I know exactly what you mean! Enjoy this time. They grow up fast.

Maximusx1 · #**9507** Posted **Jun 3, 2026, 3:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by Mikey711MN

View from the Wing has done some really solid reporting on the AUS lounge situation over the years, and they've recently broken a story on an apparent change of plans for the new space above West Infill.

https://viewfromthewing.com/southwest-to...airport-may-add-two-credit-card-lounges/

As we all know, Southwest will ultimately vacate its presence in the closer-in Concourse A (i.e., current BJT) and take multiple gates in Concourse B...

...so having their lounge above the West Infill space is quite far from their future gates, but I wonder if a lounge space could be made available in the Concourse B design.

In the meantime, while Southwest has not made many details known about its lounges, it's fair to say that a ~20k SF lounge will be one of the premiere lounges in AUS for the foreseeable future.

Am I reading that right -- they think that Southwest is going to take most of the gates in the new terminal (as previously reported and we all know) and at the same time build their lounge above the west infill space in the old/main terminal (a long ass way from their gates)? That don't make no sense

ILUVSAT · #**9508** Posted **Jun 3, 2026, 4:22 PM**

Will Samsung's decision to relocate its US HQ to Plano have any effect on a possible AUS-ICN route?

I would think not - since the route was being discussed when Samsung's US HQ was in New Jersey.

Just curious.

drummer · #**9509** Posted **Jun 4, 2026, 2:58 PM**

With the amount of investment and active work happening in Austin (now and especially in the future), I think a route, even if not daily, here is relevant regardless of the HQ location.

LoneStarMike · #**9510** Posted **Jun 5, 2026, 4:41 PM**

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...so having their lounge above the West Infill space is quite far from their future gates but I wonder if a lounge space could be made available in the Concourse B design.

Yes. There is space for a lounge in the Concourse B design. It's Lounge 3 in this diagram:

Riverranchdrone · #**9511** Posted **Jun 5, 2026, 5:19 PM**

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Yes. There is space for a lounge in the Concourse B design. It's Lounge 3 in this diagram:

They are going to build Lounges in the tunnel?

Lobotomizer · #**9512** Posted **Jun 5, 2026, 9:57 PM**

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They are going to build Lounges in the tunnel?

Nope. There will be "tunnel interfaces" on both ends where the tunnel connects to the concourses. It is where the stairs, escalators, and elevators are to enter the tunnel. That's where the lounges will be built.

Mikey711MN · #**9513** Posted **Jun 6, 2026, 3:52 PM**

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Yes. There is space for a lounge in the Concourse B design. It's Lounge 3 in this diagram:

Yup. I just had it in my mind that UA was going to take that spot for its relocated lounge.

That certainly makes sense for a WN lounge, but then UA finds itself in a similarly tough spot.

I bet they make room for a sort of mezzanine lounge mid-way down the length of the new Concourse B. I acknowledge that other airports have separation between lounges and gates, but it's a very attractive service to have them close together. One which I imagine all of DL, UA, and WN are thinking about with AA having made their commitment already.