City authorizes eminent domain for Austin's airport expansion

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Council on Thursday voted to authorize the start of eminent domain proceedings to secure land for a sweeping expansion of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).The targeted property is home to the South Terminal which is operated by LoneStar Airport Holdings, a private company. The terminal offers three gates for ultra-low-cost carriers Allegiant and Frontier.As KXAN has reported, the Austin airport — which is experiencing unprecedented travel n