AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Injuries reported on Houston-bound United Express flight that hit ‘severe turbulence,’ diverted to Austin

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A United Express flight diverted to Austin after hitting “severe turbulence” and encountering pressurization issues.

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Staffing issues prompt ground stop for arriving flights from Houston airspace into Austin

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According to the FAA, staffing issues are causing the temporary ground stop, affecting flights from Bush Airport, Hobby, and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (also known as MSY)

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Safety officials release details of their investigation into a close call between planes in Texas

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Safety officials are releasing details of their investigation into a close call between a FedEx plane and a Southwest Airlines jet earlier this year in Austin, Texas.

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Power outage at Austin airport leads to flight delays

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Airport officials in Austin, Texas, say an early morning power outage is causing flight delays even as electricity has been restored.

Tearful reunion after mom saw AP photo of daughter at border

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It had been six years since Glenda Valdez said goodbye to her 3-year-old daughter, Emely, in Honduras.

Person hit and killed by Southwest airplane on runway in Austin, airport says

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HOUSTON – A person was struck and killed by a Southwest airplane Thursday night on a runway at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, according to the airport. “AUS is aware of an individual that was struck and killed on runway 17R by a landing aircraft earlier this evening,” the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport wrote on Twitter. “Reported person possibly struck by an airplane o a runway. Multiple assets responding 3600 Presidential Blvd (20:22) Reported person possibly struck by an airplane on a runway. — ATCEMS (@ATCEMS) May 8, 2020