"Eclipse Traffic Breaks Records at AUS Airport"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KXAN.com
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport broke two of its busiest day records following the total solar eclipse, with 37,147 travelers on Tuesday and 39,967 travelers on Thursday, surpassing its previous projections and leading to an increase in checked bags as eclipse tourists continued to use the airport. The airport had initially expected to break the record for only one of its busiest days, but the influx of travelers before, during, and after the eclipse resulted in record-breaking numbers.