<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0UR7bh_0wAeM7Fp00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0UR7bh_0wAeM7Fp00" width="1320" height="743" >AUSTIN, Texas — Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is preparing for a very busy week as Formula One fans and college football spectators depart after a packed weekend of events.Airport officials expect a record-breaking surge Monday after the U.S. Grand Prix and the Texas-Georgia football game."Historically, that Monday after F1 has been our our busiest day on record," Lesly Ramirez, public information specialist for the airport, said. "This year, we're expecting over 40,000 passengers. Our rough estimate right now is over 44,000 passengers."The convergence of international racing fans and college football crowds poses unique challenges, as many visitors are unfamiliar with the airport's layout and procedures. October is always a busy month, with Austin City Limits covering two weekends at the beginning of the month.Officials recommend passengers arrive two and a half hours early for domestic flights and three hours for international departures. However, travelers shouldn't arrive more than four hours before their flights due to space constraints and airline check-in restrictions."A regular day for the airport is anything under 30,000 departing passengers," Ramirez said. "We really want our passengers to have more space and have the best passenger journey they can through our airport."Officials expect extended wait times at ticket counters, security checkpoints and rental car return facilities throughout the weekend.</div></body>

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AUSTIN, Texas — Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is preparing for a very busy week as Formula One fans and college football spectators depart after a packed weekend of events. Airport officials expect a record-breaking surge Monday after the U.S. Grand Prix and the Texas-Georgia football game. \"Historically, that Monday after...

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is preparing for a very busy week as Formula One fans and college football spectators depart after a packed weekend of events. Airport officials expect a record-breaking surge Monday after the U.S. Grand Prix and the Texas-Georgia football game. "Historically, that Monday after...