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Taken at 10:40 a.m., lines for the TSA checkpoint are backed up. (Claire Partain)
Since before 6 a.m., TSA checkpoint lines stretched across the airport, causing some to miss their flights. ABIA estimates that wait times at security checkpoints to be two to three hours. Wait times on the ABIA website are not up to date, the airport tweeted Friday.
Before 9 a.m., only one checkpoint line was open. A source tells Austonia the other lines were not open due to multiple TSA workers calling out of work for the day. By 11 a.m., all three lines were open.
Additionally, Austin police responded to a bomb threat in the baggage claim area around 10 a.m. after a bomb-sniffing dog picked up a scent on an unattended bag. Operations have since resumed with clearance from police.
The TSA line at 11 a.m. (Claire Partain)
This may be one of the busiest travel days since the pandemic with lines stretching across the airport. ABIA Public Information Officer Bryce Dubee told Austonia it's too early to know if this is the busiest travel day, but it's possible. The record was set this past Monday, with 25,000 passengers—an average day pre-pandemic.
Brandi Horsford travels to Austin twice a year from Pittsburgh, to visit her mom. "This is the busiest I've ever seen it. I think it's because Memorial Day was last weekend," she said.
Brandi Horsford traveled from Pittsburgh to Austin, arriving at a very chaotic airport this morning. (Claire Partain)
During peak wait times, the airport encourages travelers to plan to get there with plenty of time to wait. Peak departure times include:
- 5-8 a.m.
- 11 a.m.-1 p.m
- 3:30-5:30 p.m.
This story was last updated at 12 p.m.
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A new store and new mural are now at the Domain. (Austonia)
Kendra Scott men's collection
Jewelry entrepreneur Kendra Scott is stepping into the men's jewelry space with CEO Tom Nolan after her namesake company spent years dominating in women's jewelry. Her new line, Scott Bros. by Kendra Scott, will feature various styles of men's bracelets ranging from $68-$198.
The new line will be available on June 7, in time for Father's Day. View the collection here.
New opening: Faherty, 11700 Domain Blvd.
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New York family-owned apparel store Faherty has opened its doors at Domain Northside. Faherty claims to offer high-quality sustainable products from men's, women's and children's clothing to blankets.
New mural at Domain Northside
While you're shopping at the Domain, stop by the new butterfly mural at 11624 Rock Rose Ave. You might have to get in line, though, because everyone's going to want that Instagram-perfect shot.
New opening: Verde Store, Q2 Stadium
As Austin FC's official merchandise store, the Verde Store, will have five times more products than the Verde Van. (Laura Figi/Austonia)Your one-stop shop for all things Austin FC is the newly opened Verde Store. You can pick up anything from jerseys to doggie clothes at 10414 McKalla Place every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
San Marcos Outlet virtual employee job fair
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Just as lots of industries are struggling to hire employees, the San Marcos Premium Outlets is hosting a mass virtual job fair from now throughout the summer to recruit applicants in its dozens of stores.
Over 60 positions are currently available, including at these stores: Valentino, Coach, Converse, Columbia Factory Store, Gap Outlet, Guess Factory, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Jimmy Choo and more. View more information here.
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