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Travelers’ guide: 9 Austin airport updates from 2025

By Haley McLeod

From major construction milestones and airline expansion deals to staffing challenges and behind-the-scenes upgrades, these nine Austin-Bergstrom International Airport updates shaped how travelers moved through the ABIA in 2025.

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