Austin airport: Don’t get left behind this Labor Day weekend

Getting through an ever-busier Austin-Bergstrom International Airport lately can feel like an Olympic sport. On Tuesday, the airport issued a Labor Day travel advisory, saying the holiday weekend passenger traffic could be “possibly record-breaking.” Airport leaders urge passengers to get to the terminal at least two and half hours before their flight (and three hours early for international flights).

“AUS saw over half of its top 10 busiest days ever just this year, so passengers should prepare and plan for a busy airport and plan accordingly,” according to a news release.

Some tips, per the airport’s advisory:

• Make sure the contents of your carry-on luggage are compliant with Transportation Security Administration rules.
• Reserve airport parking in advance, or if you’re getting dropped off, consider unloading in the Arrivals zone instead of Departures.
• Use a mobile boarding pass.

Find the latest info at austintexas.gov/airport.