Delays expected at AUS, but not for what you may think

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Delays are expected Thursday afternoon at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), the airport announced in a tweet.The delays are not because of inclement weather or staffing shortages but rather because of cleaning.“The FAA Air Traffic Control Tower is undergoing a required sanitization & deep clean. AUS will be experiencing delays for both arrivals and departures. Thank you for your patience,” the tweet said.In a follow-up tweet, AUS said "anyone