Southwest will open its first four lounges in late 2027
Access to Southwest's lounges in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville is confirmed only for a new premium Rapid Rewards card Chase will issue in 2027.
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Access to Southwest's lounges in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville is confirmed only for a new premium Rapid Rewards card Chase will issue in 2027.
Southwest will open its first airport lounges late next year, with access through a forthcoming Chase card rather than Rapid Rewards elite status.
Delta's seasonal Paris flights will give Austin its first long haul on a U.S. carrier, with tickets expected to go on sale August 15, 2026.
The seasonal flight will be Austin's first long haul and its fourth nonstop to Europe, the first of them on a U.S. airline.
Southwest CEO Bob Jordan confirmed that the airline is actively working on airport lounges, likely to be a perk for future co-branded credit cards, though no launch date or locations are set
Southwest Airlines announced 15 new routes launching in March 2027, adding service to Hawaii, the Caribbean, and expanding presence in Austin, Orlando, Nashville, and Las Vegas
Delta is adding new nonstop leisure service to Fort Myers and Glacier Park from its Austin focus city, alongside a 85% increase in departures over three years and a new terminal Sky Club
Delta Air Lines is launching three new routes: EWR-LAX in April 2027, and seasonal AUS-RSW and LGA-MLB flights this winter
American Airlines is expanding its premium lounge network with new Flagship Lounges in Charlotte and Miami, and new Admirals Clubs in Austin, Chicago, and Nashville, alongside a Philadelphia Flagship Lounge opening
Delta Air Lines will end daily service from Austin to Memphis (Nov 1) and New Orleans (Nov 16), while adding new daily service to San Jose (Oct 6)
Porter Airlines has nearly tripled in size over three years, adding US routes to Austin and Nashville and opening a new base at Montreal's MET airport
Delta Air Lines will launch nonstop service between Austin (AUS) and San Jose (SJC) on October 6, 2026, marking its second Bay Area route from the Texas capital