Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has announced new multiyear airline use and lease agreements and signatory cargo agreements designed to support the airport’s ongoing Journey With AUS renovation and expansion program, which is expected to increase its budget and scope from a $4-billion, 20-gate program to a $5-billion, 32-gate undertaking. The agreements signed between AUS and its signatory airlines and cargo companies — Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, FedEx, and UPS — will support key projects within the program such as the new Concourse B, which will feature 26 gates; the new Concourse M, which will feature six gates; the new Arrivals and Departures Hall; the redevelopment of Concourse A as well as utility projects throughout the facility.
“Today marks a historic moment for our airport, our city, and the Central Texas community,” said AUS CEO Ghizlane Badawi. This agreement reflects years of partnership, thoughtful negotiations, and shared vision with our airline partners. Their commitment provides the financial foundation we need to modernize our facilities, transform customer experience, and build the infrastructure needed to support Central Texas’ continued growth for generations to come. AUS would not be where it is today without the collaboration and investment of our airlines, and we are deeply grateful for their trust and partnership as we shape the future of air travel in Central Texas.”
“I’m proud to have been here when this airport first opened, and I’m proud to stand here again as we usher in a new era for aviation in Central Texas,” added Austin Mayor Kirk Watson. “The expansion we commit to today will define the expansion of the future—supporting travelers, strengthening our economy, and preparing Austin for the decades of growth ahead. We are grateful to the airlines for believing in Austin, investing in Austin, and helping us build what comes next.”
