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Saturday, October 17

Friday, October 16

Avelo Airlines adds nonstop flights to North Dallas from Florida cities

Avelo Airlines announced two new nonstop routes to North Dallas/McKinney National Airport: one from West Palm Beach beginning Dec. 17, and an expansion of Las Vegas service from four to six weekly flights beginning Dec. 16.

$69 for introductory one-way fares

Avelo Airlines, airline announcing new service; Andrew Levy, founder and CEO of Avelo Airlines

Reported by 4 outletsFound via Google News

Wednesday, October 14

Contractor damages fiber-optic line at Bush Intercontinental Airport

A construction contractor damaged a fiber-optic line at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Tuesday, causing significant flight delays. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Airport operations returned to normal by 9:20 p.m. as crews completed repairs overnight.

Federal Aviation Administration, issued ground stop; Houston Airports, operated airport and coordinated recovery; construction contractor, damaged fiber-optic line

Reported by 4 outletsFound via Google News

Partial power outage disrupts Austin airport terminal for two hours

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport experienced a partial power outage at the Barbara Jordan Terminal on October 13, 2026. The outage lasted approximately two hours and disrupted airline ticket counters and flight schedules, though TSA screening and baggage claim remained operational. Power was fully restored by 8 p.m.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, facility affected; Austin Energy, responded to restore power; Barbara Jordan Terminal, affected location

Reported by 4 outletsFound via Google News