Leaders at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) celebrated the completion of the International Arrivals Improvements Project, part of the widespanning Journey With AUS expansion program. The $13.8-million International Arrivals Improvements Project, designed by Gensler and built by prime contractor Whiting-Turner, has added 20,600 square feet of space; dual-use baggage carousels designed to serve both international and domestic flights; a dedicated baggage claim carousel designed to handle oversized luggage; and an expanded queuing and processing area. The project is the first initiative in the Journey With AUS program to be completed, with additional improvements slated through the Arrivals and Departures Hall project and Barbara Jordan Terminal renovations over the next five years.
“This project is a defining example of how we’re shaping the future of air travel in Austin,” said AUS CEO Ghizlane Badawi. “The enhancements to our international arrivals experience significantly improve efficiency and comfort for passengers today while laying the foundation for a more globally connected and passenger-focused airport of tomorrow. It’s just the beginning of what the Journey With AUS expansion program will deliver for our community, our passengers, our partners, and our stakeholders.”
