The city of Austin has announced that the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has been named Medium-Sized Airport of the Year by CAPA - Centre for Aviation. This accolade underscores AUS's remarkable increase in passenger and airline activity during the post-pandemic period.
According to a press release by the city of Austin, AUS is one of the fastest-growing airports in the United States, demonstrating exceptional resilience and innovation. The airport is now initiating the Journey With AUS program, which aims to implement new infrastructure and improvements to meet both current and future regional needs.
Interim AUS Chief Executive Officer Jim Smith expressed his gratitude for this recognition in a statement released by the city of Austin. "On behalf of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport team, thank you for recognizing our airport community’s significant investments in nonstop service," said Smith. "The world is open to Austin and Central Texas and we’re thrilled to welcome travelers from across the globe. We’re committed to furthering our relationships with our incredible airline partners, especially as we enter a new era of transformation and modernization for our facilities through our expansion program. We look forward to improving our airport and rising to the challenge of meeting the needs of our dynamic, ever-growing Central Texas region all while providing a safe, reliable and environmentally sound airport for all."
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