Originally Posted by
rylan
I think another thread has discussed, but AUS operations and infrastructure currently cannot handle a 'busy day' or more flights... unless as part of this they are doing major upgrades to the airport terminals, security and layout, not just adding an extension with a few more gates like they did to JFK and create more ramp congestion and it more annoying to connect from that area.
As for connecting... how 'nice' a city/area is doesn't matter to me if I'm not leaving the airport. What matters is the airport operations and connecting times and options.
Connection wise, Delta is at least down in the new extension, which also puts 4-5 gates on the north side of the building, the overnight parking is along the edge of the ramp, turning it into a 1 way at a time area, great if all are arrivals, but getting planes pushed out to parking blocks this up. Connections are short, longest walk can't be over 2 minutes. Food options have been limited, most is back in the middle of the terminal, still only 5 minutes walk. The club is new to the extension, so maybe 5-6 years old now. The main issue I've had was seating. They made lots of open space, and just not a lot of seats for the number of gates in there.