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Airline adds nonstop JWA-to-Austin flight

From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Travelers using John Wayne Airport will have another nonstop option starting in September.

American Airlines is adding one direct flight a day between Orange County and Austin, Texas, the Fort Worth-based carrier announced Monday. Currently the airport offers nonstop flights to 23 destinations, spokeswoman Jenny Wedge said.

The airport itself is also expanding, having begun construction in December on a parking garage and a third terminal to be completed by 2010.

John Wayne handles about 9.6 million travelers a year, with an additional 1.2 million expected with the expansion.

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