Land at ABIA up for grabs for retail development

From Austin Business Journal, March 30, 2009...

The Austin Aviation Department is seeking proposals from developers to build and operate a retail center at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

The proposal request is for a 13-acre tract on Spirit of Texas Drive just northwest of the Hilton Austin Airport, which the department has earmarked for commercial development.

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Airport's family lane designed to reduce holiday travel stress

From KVUE, November 19, 2008...

Families traveling this holiday season may feel a little less stress getting through security at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

ABIA is designating a family security line in hopes of making the process easier on everyone.

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New Austin Urban Rail Plan to be Seen by Public

From KEYE 42 News, September 5, 2008...

City officials will show to and take comments from the public over a proposed commuter rail serving downtown and out to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

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ABIA puts off expansion plans

From Austin Business Journal, August 29, 2008...

The horizon looks different for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport than it did several months ago.

In early 2008, city and business leaders had begun meeting with representatives from Australian infrastructure powerhouse Macquarie Group Ltd., talking about the possibility of a private company managing the airport. At the same time, the number of nonstop flights coming and going from ABIA spiked, and talks among city staff and council members about an airport expansion were moving forward.

Not so today.

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