Southwest Airlines OK'd for Incentives at Austin Airport

Southwest to expand in Austin, bring 2,000 new jobs

Austin and the state offered the Dallas-based airline a package of economic incentives totaling $19.5 million to locate a new crew base at Austin’s airport.

Southwest Airlines will bring 2,000 new jobs to Austin as city works to expand crowded airport

Austin and the state offered the Dallas-based airline a package of economic incentives totaling $19.5 million to locate a new crew base at Austin’s airport.

Southwest Airlines makes a move to establish dominance in Austin

Austin has signed off on an incentive package worth up to $5.5 million to support a major expansion by Southwest Airlines, the latest move cementing the...

Southwest Airlines establishing new crew base in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) -- Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that Southwest Airlines will establish a new pilot and flight attendant crew base in Austin. Abbott joined the Austin mayor at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to make the announcement today. The expansion to Austin will lay the groundwork for future operational growth in Texas. It is expected to generate 2,000 jobs in Austin by mid-2027. In addition to the pilots and flight …

Austin's new deal with Southwest Airlines expected to add 2,000 jobs

The deal awards Southwest $2,750 for each new Austin-based hire.

Southwest Airlines OK'd for incentives at Austin airport

This incentives deal could award $2,750 to Southwest for every job it adds in the city of Austin over a five-year period, which could result in an estimated maximum payment of $5.5 million.