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Pre-Opening Look Inside New Austin Airport Chase Sapphire Reserve Terrace

by Gary Leff on March 14, 2023

Mar 14 2023

Last month I broke the news, based on an Austin city permit that Chase would be opening a space in the Austin airport, an indoor-outdoor space next to the Delta Sky Club< which takes over the public outdoor deck. It's opening this month and will offer grab and go food. Chase has shared that the “Sapphire Terrace” will open March 20, and be available to Sapphire Reserve cardmembers departing from Austin (no access on arrival) and offer complimentary local beverages (“like cider from Austin Eastciders and beer from (512) Brewing Company as well as non-alcoholic beverages”). There will be “shuffleboard, a giveaway, and more” and “artwork from Austin artist and muralist Rex Hamilton that’s inspired by the vibrant colors and native flowers of Texas.” Sapphire Reserve cardmembers will be eligible to bring two guests. The…

Chase Opening First Exclusive Airport Space For Sapphire Reserve Cardmembers In Austin

by Gary Leff on March 8, 2023

Mar 08 2023

Last month I broke the news, based on an Austin city permit that Chase would be opening a space in the Austin airport. Then I shared further details that it would be an indoor-outdoor space next to the Delta Sky Club taking over the public outdoor deck, opening in March and likely offering grab and go food.

Chase is now offering more details on the space. The “Sapphire Terrace” will open March 20.

Details Of New Chase “Sapphire Experience” At Austin Airport, Opening Next Month

by Gary Leff on February 22, 2023

Feb 22 2023

It appears that Chase is taking over the outdoor deck that had been open to all passengers next to the Delta Sky Club near gate 1 at the East end of the terminal – and could be finished as soon as next month.

Food is “most likely pre-packed grab and go.” and “[w]ord on the street is that it’s a high end local taco spot that will be serving food.”

Near Disaster As Air Traffic Control Clears Fedex Plane To Land On Top Of Southwest Jet In Austin

by Gary Leff on February 5, 2023

Feb 05 2023

FedEx freighter flight 1432 was cleared to land in Austin, while a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737, flight 708 to Cancun, was cleared to take off, using the same runway. The incident occurred around 6:40 a.m. on Saturday morning. Thankfully the FedEx plane pulled up and away, mere feet from landing on top of the passenger flight.

Delta Air Lines Ramping Up At Dallas Love Field And Austin

by Gary Leff on February 4, 2023

Feb 04 2023

Delta gained control of a full gate at Dallas Love Field under a legal settlement last summer, and will begin fully utilizing it in June.

Meanwhile Delta is finally going to grow in Austin. I broke the news they planned a focus city in my home town nearly five years ago. Growth here, delayed by the pandemic, is finally beginning.

New Chase Sapphire Airport Location Revealed: Permit Issued At Austin Airport

by Gary Leff on February 1, 2023

Feb 01 2023

While Chase’s use of the space is confirmed the Austin airport offering will not be a permanent space or part of the lounge network.

Review: Flying JSX ‘Semi-Private’ Dallas Love Field To Austin

by Gary Leff on December 1, 2022

Dec 01 2022

I just took my first trip with scheduled charter airline JSX, which lets you fly in and out of private terminals. You can show up just 20 minutes before your flight and skip TSA security. And you get more legroom than flying coach on another airline. In my case that was all for $83 more than flying Southwest.

Austin Airport Shows Why You Should Never Do Business With The City Of Austin

by Gary Leff on October 24, 2022

Oct 24 2022

Austin airport is experiencing record passenger growth, and the terminal needs to grow along with it. So the city’s solution is to use eminent domain to acquire property they already own, by cancelling a lease that they themselves signed. It’s a strange use of the government takings power, which underscores that the city never keeps its word and anyone investing $12 million dollars in a city project does so at their own risk.

Why Austin Sees More Diverted Flights Than Any Other Airport In The Country

by Gary Leff on August 25, 2022

Aug 25 2022

This stat may surprise you: Austin’s airport sees more diverted flights than any other airport in the country.

In 2019 there were 574 diversions to Austin. From May through August the airport saw an average of about 50 diversions per month over the past 15 years. Summer thunderstorms are a driver. There are (4) reasons more flights divert to Austin than any other airport.

The Surprising Ways People Are Using Austin As A Connecting City

by Gary Leff on June 14, 2022

Jun 14 2022

While American Airlines has grown tremendously in Austin – quadrupling destinations and doubling flights – Southwest remains the largest carrier in the market by a wide margin. In fact it carries an even larger share of Austin traffic than it did three years ago, before the pandemic.

United and Delta have shrunk a bit. So has JetBlue. Allegiant has gown, while Spirit and Frontier have shrunk. Few would have guessed that of Delta, which still calls Austin a focus city.

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