Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) NewsFor immediate release: September 5, 2006 New computer stations help business and leisure travelers stay connected
“We are delighted that Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is joining the line-up of airports that offer our services,” said Henry Mauriss, Chairman & Managing Member of Power Station LLC. “We believe, more and more, savvy travelers are coming to expect these services in every major airport around the country. The PowerPort is a natural fit for Austin.” PowerPort stations are convenient, affordable remote offices, with four walk-up computer stations and two laptop stations. Customers can rent laptops that may be used anywhere inside the airport. For Internet access, users must stay within 300-feet of the PowerPort station. Charging bays allow customers to leave their laptop, cell phone, or other electronic items in a secure, locked bay while they are being charged. All major credit cards are accepted, and cash is accepted for the walk-up computer stations only. Prices range from $2 for 10 minutes of walk-up Internet access using your own laptop to $2.50 for 10 minutes using a PowerPort computer and $6.95 per hour for a wireless laptop rental and Internet use. For a full price list, visit www.powerports.com. “We are pleased to add PowerPort as a business partner at ABIA,” said Jim Smith, Executive Director for the City of Austin Aviation Department. “Our goal is to add and improve the services needed by our customers to remain productive while traveling. PowerPort will help us add a quality product that will help keep our technologically-driven customers in action.” Getting to ABIA | Flight Information | Travel Tips | Parking | Ground Transportation |
AUSTIN, TEXAS – PowerPort computer stations now offer passengers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport a new way to stay connected and productive while traveling through the airport. The automated stations supply Internet access, laptop rentals, battery and cell phone chargers (most cell phone charger cords provided), USB ports for uploading files, the ability to download music, and free printing. PowerPort computer stations are located on the concourse across from Gate 6 and between Gates 15 and 17. Owned and operated by Power Station LLC, Austin-Bergstrom is the sixth airport nationwide to receive the PowerPort stations.