# Austin Bergstrom Airport on The No Agenda Show

Austin Bergstrom Airport comes up in 12 chapters across 12 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2012 to April 2022.

- **Chapters:** 12
- **Episodes:** 12
- **Discussed:** September 2012 – April 2022
- **Related topics:** [Tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [Southwest Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), [Austin Bergstrom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin-bergstrom.md), [Uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [Airport Fees](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-fees.md), [American Dream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-dream.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Delta Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [Ethiopia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethiopia.md)

## Chapters 1–12 of 12

### Austin-Bergstrom International Airport TSA Staffing Crisis

- **Episode:** [1441: Yak Facts](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts.md)
- **Published:** 2022-04-10
- **Time:** 8:13–11:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1441-yak-facts/chapter/austin-bergstrom-international-airport-tsa-staffing-crisis.md

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport faced unprecedented passenger volume and a severe shortage of TSA agents, leading to wall-to-wall crowds. Reports indicate 15 federal agents were deployed to assist the existing 50-person staff, alongside a 15% retention bonus for screening officers. Travelers utilized Southwest Airlines Business Select tickets to access priority lanes and bypass two-hour wait times.

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### Austin Bergstrom Airport, International Terminal, Baggage System Failures

- **Episode:** [1149: Couple of Reds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1149-couple-of-reds.md)
- **Published:** 2019-06-27
- **Time:** 8:29–10:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1149-couple-of-reds/chapter/austin-bergstrom-airport-international-terminal-baggage-system-failures.md

Austin Bergstrom International Airport experienced significant baggage handling failures following the arrival of several international flights. Adam Curry describes a "nightmare" scenario where luggage became clogged in a system not yet ready for high-volume international traffic. The city council has reportedly earmarked two million dollars for a new baggage handling system to address these recurring infrastructure issues.

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### Chicago Travel Report and Austin Airport Commercialization

- **Episode:** [1063: Furternity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1063-furternity.md)
- **Published:** 2018-08-30
- **Time:** 0:47–6:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1063-furternity/chapter/chicago-travel-report-and-austin-airport-commercialization.md

A travel report details a recent trip to Chicago for a Ronald McDonald House Global Conference. Observations include significant delays with Southwest Airlines in Austin and the perceived decline of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport due to over-commercialization. The narrative contrasts independent local businesses like Book People with their "souvenir shop" versions found in airport terminals.

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### Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Expansion and Global Entry Kiosks

- **Episode:** [978: House of Trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls.md)
- **Published:** 2017-11-05
- **Time:** 6:11–8:36
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/978-house-of-trolls/chapter/austin-bergstrom-international-airport-expansion-and-global-entry-kiosks.md

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is adding nine new gates to its international terminal to accommodate increased traffic, such as the British Airways flight from London. The facility has implemented new automated passport kiosks and Global Entry machines to streamline the customs process. Travelers report a lack of drug-sniffing dogs compared to major hubs like JFK or Newark.

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### Airport Retail Changes and Lifesavers Candy Availability

- **Episode:** [943: Ed Mubarek](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/943-ed-mubarek.md)
- **Published:** 2017-07-02
- **Time:** 9:25–10:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/943-ed-mubarek/chapter/airport-retail-changes-and-lifesavers-candy-availability.md

A traveler notes the disappearance of traditional rolls of Lifesavers candy at major airports like Austin Bergstrom and Atlanta Hartsfield. Retailers have shifted to selling larger, more expensive bags of mints, which is characterized as a form of price gouging against captive travelers.

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### Austin Weather, High Winds at Bergstrom Airport

- **Episode:** [897: Douchebag Disneyland](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/897-douchebag-disneyland.md)
- **Published:** 2017-01-22
- **Time:** 1:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/897-douchebag-disneyland/chapter/austin-weather-high-winds-at-bergstrom-airport.md

High winds reaching 110 knots were recorded at Bergstrom Airport in Austin, Texas. The hazardous conditions caused physical instability for pedestrians and raised concerns regarding fire risks due to warm winds and potential sparks.

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### Uber Airport Restrictions, Personal Driver Workarounds

- **Episode:** [724: Nice Fabric](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/724-nice-fabric.md)
- **Published:** 2015-05-24
- **Time:** 9:56–11:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/724-nice-fabric/chapter/uber-airport-restrictions-personal-driver-workarounds.md

Uber drivers are currently blocked from receiving ride requests at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport due to a dispute over airport fees. To circumvent this geofence, some passengers maintain direct contact with specific drivers, such as a former Miss Nicaragua contestant. By calling the driver directly and requesting the ride through the app only after entering the vehicle, users bypass the system's location restrictions.

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### Uber Driver, Ethiopian Immigrant and the American Dream

- **Episode:** [674: Non-linear War](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/674-non-linear-war.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-30
- **Time:** 3:42–6:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/674-non-linear-war/chapter/uber-driver-ethiopian-immigrant-and-the-american-dream.md

An anecdote describes an Uber ride from Austin Bergstrom Airport with a young driver originally from Ethiopia. The driver, a naturalized citizen and University of Texas graduate, explains he drives to pay off student loans while expressing a firm belief in the American Dream.

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### TSA Pre-Check Experience, Trusted Traveler Program Benefits

- **Episode:** [647: Flood the Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/647-flood-the-zone.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-06
- **Time:** 5:59–13:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/647-flood-the-zone/chapter/tsa-pre-check-experience-trusted-traveler-program-benefits.md

A host describes a positive experience using the TSA Pre-Check line at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, noting the ability to keep shoes and belts on. An interaction with a friendly TSA agent occurs when a Røde Procaster microphone is mistaken for a prohibited item on the X-ray scanner. The segment concludes with a critique of the "trusted traveler" system as a pay-to-play model for restoring basic civil liberties.

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### Fallen Soldier Honor Guard at Austin Bergstrom Airport

- **Episode:** [537: Thick & Creamy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy.md)
- **Published:** 2013-08-08
- **Time:** 1:57:52–2:03:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/fallen-soldier-honor-guard-at-austin-bergstrom-airport.md

Adam Curry describes witnessing a somber ceremony at the Austin airport where a fallen soldier's coffin was removed from a plane. He details the "water bridge" created by fire trucks and the grief of the family on the tarmac. Curry notes that the mainstream media rarely televises these homecomings, which he argues is a deliberate choice to shield the public from the reality of war.

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### TSA Opt-Out Games and Priority Line Tactics

- **Episode:** [449: Deficit Pending](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/449-deficit-pending.md)
- **Published:** 2012-10-04
- **Time:** 1:18:32–1:25:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/449-deficit-pending/chapter/tsa-opt-out-games-and-priority-line-tactics.md

Adam Curry describes his "valet service" game at airport security, where he uses coach-class Southwest tickets to enter priority lines and treats TSA agents like personal assistants during his mandatory "opt-out" pat-downs. He recounts an experience at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport where he was searched by a trainee not wearing a uniform. Curry encourages listeners to use these tactics to feel "empowered" against the "sheep-like" behavior of other travelers.

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### TSA Premium Line Travel Tip, Security Checkpoint Valet Service

- **Episode:** [447: Drone Double Tap](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/447-drone-double-tap.md)
- **Published:** 2012-09-27
- **Time:** 4:52–6:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/447-drone-double-tap/chapter/tsa-premium-line-travel-tip-security-checkpoint-valet-service.md

A travel strategy is shared regarding the lack of verification in airport premium security lines, particularly when flying Southwest Airlines. The narrative describes opting out of full-body scanners at Austin Bergstrom Airport to receive "TSA valet service," where agents carry bags to the inspection station.

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