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[chinchaaa]

Originally Posted by Tornado

When was the last time these were renovated? Any plans to upgrade these? They were truly a sh*ithole.

That said, great airport outside of that.

i fly at least monthly and i've never noticed them to be any worse than other airports. there's usually an attendant in there keeping stuff in check. surprised to hear this feedback.

[ATX2030]

DL adding AUS-MCO/LAS starting 10/9/23 using A320 equipment.

[Tornado]

Originally Posted by chinchaaa

i fly at least monthly and i've never noticed them to be any worse than other airports. there's usually an attendant in there keeping stuff in check. surprised to hear this feedback.

Maybe I was in a weird section but I did a first glance at the toilet and thought it was clogged. Turns out the porcelain was stained red/brown. I tried taking my daughter to the bathroom and couldn’t find an empty stall that wasn’t disgusting (granted this was the men’s restroom so when are they ever clean).

I think I was expecting bathrooms like at Schiphol in Amsterdam which are probably the best ones I’ve experienced.

[ATX2030]

Originally Posted by Tornado

Maybe I was in a weird section but I did a first glance at the toilet and thought it was clogged. Turns out the porcelain was stained red/brown. I tried taking my daughter to the bathroom and couldn’t find an empty stall that wasn’t disgusting (granted this was the men’s restroom so when are they ever clean).

I think I was expecting bathrooms like at Schiphol in Amsterdam which are probably the best ones I’ve experienced.

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[LightChop]

There’s a trend in improving airport bathrooms throughout the US.

Here in AUS the bathrooms in the eastern expansion are a great example. A large amount of stalls that are big enough to bring your bag inside. They have door locks that clearly show if the stall is occupied. It also has plenty of natural lighting.

The only quirk are those silly over-sink Dyson hand driers that make it impossible to avoid touching the sink or the drier itself. I’m always walking out wiping my hands on my pants.

But yes the older bathrooms elsewhere in the terminal leave a lot to be desired.

[lebull]

Originally Posted by LightChop

There’s a trend in improving airport bathrooms throughout the US.

Here in AUS the bathrooms in the eastern expansion are a great example. A large amount of stalls that are big enough to bring your bag inside. They have door locks that clearly show if the stall is occupied. It also has plenty of natural lighting.

The only quirk are those silly over-sink Dyson hand driers that make it impossible to avoid touching the sink or the drier itself. I’m always walking out wiping my hands on my pants.

But yes the older bathrooms elsewhere in the terminal leave a lot to be desired.

Those faucets are a crime against humanity.

[StoOgE]

Originally Posted by lebull

Those faucets are a crime against humanity.

Jesus they are awful.

[ATX2030]

Delta’s Expansion in Austin May Be Too Little, Too Late to Catch American and Southwest

Edward Russell
July 11, 2023

https://airlineweekly.com/2023/07/de...and-southwest/

[We vs us]

This is good.

Commission looks at speeding up Austin airport expansion

The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's advisory board is seeking to expedite the multibillion-dollar expansion planned for the Central Texas aviation hub.

The Airport Advisory Commission, which acts as an intermediary between the Austin Department of Aviation and Austin City Council, earlier this month approved the formation of a working group to look at speeding up the expansion process, which could result in a new midfield concourse being built with up to 10 gates over the next decade-plus.

https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/n...expansion.html

[LoneStarMike]

May 2023 Passenger, Cargo Traffic At Austin-Bergstrom (Press Release)

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Aviation Activity Report Calendar Year 2023 vs 2022 Combined Terminals

May 2023

Total passenger traffic for May 2023 was 1,981,813, down 1.98% compared to May 2022.

January – May 2023

Total passenger traffic for January – May 2023 was 8,738,900, up 9.10% compared to January – May 2022.

May 2023

International Passenger Totals - 90,179 up 23.67% compared to May 2022.

January – May 2023

International Passenger Totals - 378,172 up 42.13% compared to January – May 2022.

[freerover]

Originally Posted by LoneStarMike

May 2023 Passenger, Cargo Traffic At Austin-Bergstrom (Press Release)

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Aviation Activity Report Calendar Year 2023 vs 2022 Combined Terminals

May 2023

Total passenger traffic for May 2023 was 1,981,813, down 1.98% compared to May 2022.

January – May 2023

Total passenger traffic for January – May 2023 was 8,738,900, up 9.10% compared to January – May 2022.

May 2023

International Passenger Totals - 90,179 up 23.67% compared to May 2022.

January – May 2023

International Passenger Totals - 378,172 up 42.13% compared to January – May 2022.

Interesting there was small drop for may.

[ILUVSAT]

I believe April was down a smidgen too. But, Y-O-Y is up by more than 9%! If that holds, AUS will process roughly 23 million passengers this year.

[freerover]

Originally Posted by ILUVSAT

I believe April was down a smidgen too. But, Y-O-Y is up by more than 9%! If that holds, AUS will process roughly 23 million passengers this year.

No complaints here. Nice to not see the congestion issue getting worse while we get the west infill and west terminal extension finished.

[Speculator]

Originally Posted by freerover

No complaints here. Nice to not see the congestion issue getting worse while we get the west infill and west terminal extension finished.

Are there any rendering of the west infill? I haven't seen any. Also, what is being worked on behind the construction wall between security pt 3 and gate 13?

Agree, the old restrooms are approaching old Newark terminal 1 status. The faucets in the renovated restrooms are bad too. I have seen that design in LAX and I believe Den.

[JollyvilleJ-Rad]

Originally Posted by Speculator

Are there any rendering of the west infill? I haven't seen any. Also, what is being worked on behind the construction wall between security pt 3 and gate 13?

This was a presentation to the Design Commission last week on the West Gate Expansion with some renderings (if that's what you're looking for):

https://services.austintexas.gov/edi....cfm?id=410548

West Infill is expanding TSA Checkpoint 3 and baggage handling

[GoldenBoot]

Originally Posted by JollyvilleJ-Rad

This was a presentation to the Design Commission last week on the West Gate Expansion with some renderings (if that's what you're looking for):

https://services.austintexas.gov/edi....cfm?id=410548

West Infill is expanding TSA Checkpoint 3 and baggage handling

West Infill is in pre-design phase - if I am correct. The expansion (installation of the new) outbound baggage handling system is making way for said infill (expanded checkpoint 3) project.

[Tyrone Shoes]

Plagiarized from Airliners.net

Southwest is starting Saturday only service to San Juan starting March 9th. AA used to offer SJU service in 2021.

[Tyrone Shoes]

Allegiant Air suing operator of Austin airport's South Terminal

Allegiant claims that LoneStar Airport Holdings has been making deals in secret, affecting the airline's operations.
AUSTIN, Texas — The operator of the Austin airport's South Terminal is now looking at a potential legal battle with an airline.

This week, Allegiant Air filed a 215-page lawsuit against LoneStar Airport Holdings LLC, the company that operates the airport's South Terminal, alleging that LoneStar has been making deals with the City of Austin in secret, affecting the airline's overall operations.

Allegiant Air moved its operations to Austin in 2021 and built infrastructure at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to support its move. But the lawsuit claims that LoneStar entered into a secret license agreement with the City of Austin that involved the land Allegiant was using for its new infrastructure.

Find whole story here:
KVUE TV 24

[freerover]

Originally Posted by tyrone shoes

allegiant air suing operator of austin airport's south terminal

allegiant claims that lonestar airport holdings has been making deals in secret, affecting the airline's operations.
Austin, texas — the operator of the austin airport's south terminal is now looking at a potential legal battle with an airline.

This week, allegiant air filed a 215-page lawsuit against lonestar airport holdings llc, the company that operates the airport's south terminal, alleging that lonestar has been making deals with the city of austin in secret, affecting the airline's overall operations.

Allegiant air moved its operations to austin in 2021 and built infrastructure at the austin-bergstrom international airport to support its move. But the lawsuit claims that lonestar entered into a secret license agreement with the city of austin that involved the land allegiant was using for its new infrastructure.

Find whole story here:
kvue tv 24

are you not entertained!!!

[GoldenBoot]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Shoes

Plagiarized from Airliners.net

Southwest is starting Saturday only service to San Juan starting March 9th. AA used to offer SJU service in 2021.

Confirmed.

It's listed on AUS' website.