Texas 88th Legislative Session Wrap Up

Jun 7, 2023

The 88th legislative session has ended, and staff and partners have spent countless hours at the Capitol over the last few months working to make sure legislation that would help the Austin region was successful.

Go Long This Fall With More Seats and Flights on American Airlines for Longhorn Football Fans

May 31, 2023

Football season is just around the corner, and American Airlines is ready to make this fall unforgettable for college football fans. With an expanded service, American Airlines is offering more nonstop flights, additional routes, and increased seating capacity to ensure fans have the fastest and most convenient way to reach their favorite college football games. This exciting news is particularly thrilling for football enthusiasts in Austin.

Capitol Advocacy Day 2023 Recap

Mar 8, 2023

The Austin Chamber of Commerce hosted our 2023 Capitol Advocacy Day on March 1. The Chamber plays a critical role in shaping policy at the state level that grows our economy, addresses affordability, bolsters our regional infrastructure and strengthens our workforce for generations to come.

Copa Airlines Announces New Service Between Austin and Panama City

Feb 13, 2023

Earlier today, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Copa Airlines announced the airline would begin service between Austin and Panama City, Panama, beginning this summer.

ETOD: What’s the E for?

Oct 17, 2022

Project Connect will do a lot to transform how we all move around Austin, and CapMetro and the City of Austin are committed to taking advantage of this once-in-a-generation chance to also make a real difference in how we live and who gets to live here.

Regional Mobility Summit 2022

Aug 29, 2022

We discussed all things planes, interstates, automobiles, and more on Wednesday, August 17 at our annual mobility summit. We gathered transportation and housing experts, city planners, and public officials to explore the future of mobility in the Austin region.

Virgin Atlantic Airways Says Howdy Austin

Jun 13, 2022

Richard Branson Celebrates the New Non-stop Service Between Austin and London.

A letter to the Texas congressional delegation re: transit funding

Mar 20, 2020

Mobility and traffic congestion reduction is one of the Chamber’s top policy priorities.

Improving Regional Mobility Together Recap

Oct 9, 2019

On October 7, 2019, more than 400 people attended our annual transportation summit at the JW Marriott in Austin. This year, the focus was on improving regional mobility by working together.

KLM Airlines announces nonstop service from Austin to Amsterdam beginning in May 2020

Sep 24, 2019

On September 24, KLM Airlines announced that starting on May 4, 2020, it will begin connecting Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol three times a week.

Future of Regional Mobility Wrap Up

Oct 18, 2018

On October 1 the Austin Chamber of Commerce hosted its Future of Regional Mobility event. It featured a broad range of panelists and speakers – from across the region and country – to discuss what needs to be done to...

How will we spend less time in traffic?

Sep 25, 2018

FUTURE OF REGIONAL MOBILITY EVENT (Oct. 1) Every year, the Austin region is at or near the top of multiple “best of” lists—everything from U.S. News’ Best Place to Live to top cities for millennials to best barbecue. We’re proud...