So maybe it’s not for free, but it is definitely exciting to see ABIA expanding their routes. Of particular note are San Fransisco, Cancun and Orlando (because that’s where Disney World is — not to mention the Internal Sign Association Expo every other year.
The Austin airport really lacks the level of customs stations that I’ve learned to love at Houston, so I’ll be curious to see how they handle the increased volume. See more in this Statesman Article.