Austin Airport Crowds Surge as SXSW, Spring Break Collide
March 17, 2026·20 days ago·via KXAN Austin

Crowds surge at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport as spring break travel and the SXSW festival collide, leading to long TSA security lines. Travelers face delays exacerbated by a partial government shutdown that leaves TSA officers working without pay, prompting higher sick call rates nationwide. Lines stretch out the Barbara Jordan Terminal door starting around 5 a.m. on Friday, March 13, though they ease after 7 a.m.
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