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Luxury motor coach adds new route from Austin to Fort Worth

Vonlane calls itself a "private jet on wheels."

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We may not have the Hyperloop One yet, but at least now Vonlane fans can travel in style between Austin and Fort Worth.

The luxury motor coach company — which is known for its roomy, 16-seat buses and complimentary refreshments, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV — is set to open the new route on October 2, just in time for Austin City Limits. There will be service seven days a week.

"When we first launched Vonlane three years ago, we always knew that Fort Worth was in our future," says founder and CEO Alex Danza in a release. "We are proud to finally bring to Cowtown the high-end service that our loyal customers have come to expect. Riders agree: Vonlane is the most comfortable and convenient motor coach experience in the nation."

Business travelers especially like Vonlane for its desk-like seats, and you can even reserve a six-seat conference room that's equipped with monitors for laptop projection. Noise-canceling headphones are available to borrow from the attendant, and beer, wine, and spirits are available for purchase.

The Texas-based company, which launched in 2014, now has routes between all five of Texas' major cities. Presented as an alternative for frequent flyers, a one-way ticket on this luxury liner costs about $100, which is comparable to short-haul flights between Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. To celebrate the new route, a special introductory fare of $79 one-way will be available for riders between Austin and Forth Worth.

Vonlane coaches will depart from Fort Worth four times a day, Monday through Friday, with select departures on Saturday and Sunday. Departures and arrivals will be on the corner of 14th Street and Houston Street, across from the Fort Worth Convention Center and the Fort Worth Water Gardens, outside the Omni Hotel.

In Austin, departures and arrivals are at the Hyatt Regency Austin at 208 Barton Springs Rd. Vonlane also offers service from Austin to Dallas and Houston.

Riders can reserve their seats through the Vonlane website, free mobile app, or by calling 844-866-5263.

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A New Frontier

Ultra-low cost airline adds 4 new nonstop flights from Austin in 2025

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New low-cost, nonstop flights are on the horizon for Austin travelers. Budget-friendly carrier Frontier Airlines will double its nonstop routes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in 2025 by adding four new destinations to its docket.

According to a release, Frontier will launch nonstop service from Austin to Orlando (MCO), Chicago (ORD), Cincinnati (CVG), and Phoenix (PHX) in March 2025. The four new routes join its existing nonstop service from Austin to Atlanta (ATL), Cleveland (CLE), Denver (DEN), and Las Vegas (LAS).

Service to Orlando and Chicago begins March 6, 2025, and will operate three times a week. Service to Cincinnati and Phoenix follows on March 7, 2025, and will be available twice a week.

In conjunction with the announcement, the discount airline is promoting fares as low as $49 each way for the new routes on select travel dates. The special rates are available for Frontier's Discount Den members through November 25 only.

A review of standard fares for March travel on the new routes shows prices ranging from $253-$289 round trip per person.

“It’s fantastic to see our partners at Frontier expand their offerings to AUS customers,” said AUS CEO Ghizlane Badawi in the release. “Providing ultra-low cost nonstop flights to our community plays an important role in giving options to travelers and making air travel accessible for Central Texans.”

A reminder for future Frontier travelers: The low-cost airline currently operates out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's South Terminal, along with Allegiant Airlines. In 2026, both airlines will relocate to the main Barbara Jordan Terminal, as the South Terminal is slated to close amid airport expansion plans.

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