It’s a busy month at ABIA

Nearly the entire month of March – today through Sunday, March 31 – is expected to be a busy time at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport as visitors come to town for South by Southwest, spring break and other spring events. Passenger volume will hit 30,000+ on multiple days this month, with the busiest days for departing travelers expected to be today, Friday, Sunday and Monday. People going through general Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening should arrive at least 2.5 hours before departure for domestic flights and three hours before departure for international flights. If you’re checking luggage or returning a rental car, arrive even earlier. TSA PreCheck and Clear users can expect a quicker security procedure. Leave prohibited items, like firearms and liquids exceeding 3.4 oz., at home because those will cause delays. While you’re waiting, there’s time to catch the airport’s music lineup, featuring 50 different live music performances March 11-18. For the schedule of ABIA’s eight music stages, see the Live Music in the Air at AUS program web page. “Our staff has been working hard to prepare the airport for an increase of travelers and will continue to work hard throughout this busy travel period,” said Ghizlane Badawi, the airport’s interim CEO. “We do ask that passengers plan to arrive early, refer to our travel tips, and show kindness to others along their journey.” Extra Department of Aviation staff will be throughout the terminal on busy days to assist travelers. Passengers needing assistance at any point in their journey at AUS are encouraged to call the Airport Operations Center at (512) 530-2242 or to ask any Department of Aviation staff member for assistance.