AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the latest addition to the Barbara Jordan Terminal.
AUS said the West Infill project was part of the airport’s Journey With AUS expansion program. It added more than 75,000 square feet across four levels, as well as a new TSA checkpoint, which would officially open Feb. 23.
“The completion of the West Infill project is a pivotal step forward for AUS and for our community,’’ said AUS Chief Executive Officer Ghizlane Badawi. “Our airport is serving 21 million annual passengers, five years ahead of what our AUS 2040 Master Plan projected. This project is about more than adding space; it’s about delivering a better experience for every traveler as quickly as possible.”
The airport said the project also improved its outbound baggage handling system, added additional ticket counters, art and design enhancements, upgraded infrastructure and more…