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‘Extreme case of sour grapes’: Southwest Airlines loses early attempt to block new San Antonio Int’l Airport lease
Read full article: ‘Extreme case of sour grapes’: Southwest Airlines loses early attempt to block new San Antonio Int’l Airport leaseSouthwest Airlines failed to stop a new lease agreement that would keep it out of the new terminal being built at San Antonio International Airport.
San Antonio air travelers still feeling impact of global computer system outage
Read full article: San Antonio air travelers still feeling impact of global computer system outageA glitch that affected computers systems worldwide last week is still causing delays and cancellations of some flights. Delta Airlines, for one, says it is still working to get back up to speed.
San Antonio’s airport readying for record numbers of travelers through summer
Read full article: San Antonio’s airport readying for record numbers of travelers through summerSan Antonio's airport, which has been seeing record numbers of travelers during the past year, is on track for an especially busy summer. An airport spokesman recommends that travelers plan accordingly and arrive extra early.
Residents who live near North Side neighborhood airstrip unfazed by most recent airplane mishap
Read full article: Residents who live near North Side neighborhood airstrip unfazed by most recent airplane mishapPeople who live near an airport, located in the middle of a North Side neighborhood, said they are not especially concerned after the most recent mishap involving a private plane.
Reserved spots, discount pricing teased as perks of parking privatization at San Antonio International Airport
Read full article: Reserved spots, discount pricing teased as perks of parking privatization at San Antonio International AirportCity officials say the parking contractor will be able to better manage the airport’s two parking garages and three surface lots to maximize revenue. The contractor will offer options, like reserving spaces in advance and offer discounted prices.
San Antonio’s aviation sector expected to soar with rebrand
Read full article: San Antonio’s aviation sector expected to soar with rebrandAs San Antonio continues to soar, the airport’s rebranding and expansion plans symbolize the city’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for air travel and fostering economic growth in the region.
San Antonio airport to get 420 pound ‘autonomous security robot’
Read full article: San Antonio airport to get 420 pound ‘autonomous security robot’The San Antonio City Council agreed Thursday to lease a nearly 5′ 5″ tall, 420-pound “autonomous security robot” to patrol a secure area of the San Antonio International Airport to check on alarms set off by opened doors. It’s expected to be deployed within a month.
Military mass exodus adds to holiday hustle and bustle at San Antonio International airport
Read full article: Military mass exodus adds to holiday hustle and bustle at San Antonio International airportAbout 4,000 members of the military are flying out of San Antonio's airport this week as they head home for the holidays. This is in addition to the usual holiday crowds of travelers.
San Antonio hires construction manager for new terminal project
Read full article: San Antonio hires construction manager for new terminal projectThe San Antonio City Council voted 10-1 Tuesday to allow city staff to finalize a $1 billion contract with one of the largest aviation construction contractors in the country, Hensel Phelps Construction Company.
Passengers, business groups push for more direct flights as San Antonio International Airport looks to expand
Read full article: Passengers, business groups push for more direct flights as San Antonio International Airport looks to expandJust this week, the City Council passed its $3.7 billion spending plan for Fiscal Year 2024. As KSAT reported, the airport system requested more funding for capital projects this year than last, in part to tackle new airport additions.
‘We’re very hopeful’: Advocates push for Congress to approve direct flight from San Antonio to DC
Read full article: ‘We’re very hopeful’: Advocates push for Congress to approve direct flight from San Antonio to DCIt's not a new topic, but business groups here in San Antonio say the time is now. Congress has until the end of September to push forward reauthorization legislation for the FAA. In that legislation, a direct flight from SAT to DCA could be allowed.
Mobile flight simulator brings education, opportunity at several locations in San Antonio
Read full article: Mobile flight simulator brings education, opportunity at several locations in San AntonioOver the summer, the San Antonio community has gotten a hands-on flight experience with the San Antonio Airport System’s (SAAS) mobile flight simulator — giving children the unique opportunity to experience flying a plane.
What’s the plan for the San Antonio airport? KSAT Explains
Read full article: What’s the plan for the San Antonio airport? KSAT ExplainsA third terminal is planned for San Antonio International Airport. It will have capacity for 17 more gates and will be situated next to the existing Terminal B on the northwest end of the airport’s current footprint.
San Antonio uses mobile flight simulator to encourage more diversity among pilots
Read full article: San Antonio uses mobile flight simulator to encourage more diversity among pilotsThe federal government projects an average of about 18,000 job openings for commercial and airline pilots every year this decade, and a consulting firm estimates the pilot shortage in North America could peak in 2026.
AIRPORT CAM: Watch live video of the San Antonio International Airport
Read full article: AIRPORT CAM: Watch live video of the San Antonio International AirportIf you’re interested in aviation or just like to look at planes then you might want to check out KSAT’s newest livestream - the San Antonio Airport Cam.
San Antonio travelers among millions delayed by FAA’s computer-related grounding of flights
Read full article: San Antonio travelers among millions delayed by FAA’s computer-related grounding of flightsAn outage involving the FAA's computer system caused the agency to ground hundreds of flights temporarily. The delays affected travelers all over the country, including those in San Antonio.
5 things to do while you’re stuck at the airport waiting for a new flight
Read full article: 5 things to do while you’re stuck at the airport waiting for a new flightJust ask anyone who has traveled in the past few weeks and they will tell you that having your flight changed, canceled or redirected is becoming more and more common these days.
Thanksgiving travel rush in full swing, expected to carry through weekend
Read full article: Thanksgiving travel rush in full swing, expected to carry through weekendNationwide, the Transportation Security Administration said they expect to screen as many as 2.5 million people. It would be a new high since the coronavirus pandemic.
Reserved spaces, fluctuating rates: City looks for private proposals to ‘optimize’ airport parking
Read full article: Reserved spaces, fluctuating rates: City looks for private proposals to ‘optimize’ airport parkingThe city is preparing to ask outside companies for proposals on managing and maintaining the airport’s parking, likely with the use of new technology and services like the ability to reserve spaces in advance. City officials think “parking optimization” could boost parking revenues by 30% to 50%.
Russian diplomats to depart Bulgaria amid soaring tensions
Read full article: Russian diplomats to depart Bulgaria amid soaring tensionsA Russian diplomat says two airplanes are set to depart Bulgaria with scores of Russian diplomatic staff and their families amid a mass expulsion that has sent relations soaring between the two historically close nations.
San Antonio travelers rejoice after judge strikes down federal mask mandate on public transportation
Read full article: San Antonio travelers rejoice after judge strikes down federal mask mandate on public transportationSan Antonio travelers are rejoicing after a federal judge voided a nationwide mask mandate.
Christmas airport travel takes off at SAT, but it’s still lower than pre-pandemic levels
Read full article: Christmas airport travel takes off at SAT, but it’s still lower than pre-pandemic levelsDirector of Airports Jesus Saenz says close to 30,000 passengers are arriving or departing San Antonio International Airport every day.
‘If These Walls Could Talk’: Murals at San Antonio’s airport do more than beautify space
Read full article: ‘If These Walls Could Talk’: Murals at San Antonio’s airport do more than beautify spaceSan Antonio's airport is home to a series of murals that are aimed at local travelers. There are five different designs inside the long-term parking facility.
Atlanta airport checkpoint chaos: Man grabs gun, it goes off
Read full article: Atlanta airport checkpoint chaos: Man grabs gun, it goes offAuthorities say a passenger awaiting a bag search at the Atlanta airport’s main security checkpoint reached in the bag and grabbed a firearm, and it went off, causing chaos among travelers.
San Antonio International Airport gears up for travel surge this holiday season
Read full article: San Antonio International Airport gears up for travel surge this holiday seasonSan Antonio International Airport and the Transportation Security Administration are gearing up for a busy holiday travel season.
San Antonio City Council considers international airport expansion plan for ‘world-class’ facility
Read full article: San Antonio City Council considers international airport expansion plan for ‘world-class’ facilityThe city’s director of airports presented city council members with a a new Strategic Development Plan to expand the San Antonio International Airport’s capacity and turn it into a “world-class” facility.
Flight packing tips to make traveling easier
Read full article: Flight packing tips to make traveling easierAre you planning to hop on a plane anytime soon? If so, there’s some things you’ll want to keep in mind. The Coronavirus Delta Variant, along with bad weather, are causing all kinds of flight delays and cancelations. It’s something we’re seeing across the country.
San Antonio International Airport to receive millions in pandemic relief grants
Read full article: San Antonio International Airport to receive millions in pandemic relief grantsLike many parts of the aviation sector, San Antonio International Airport was hard hit by the pandemic and its effects. Now, it is among the hundreds of airports across the country receiving funding to help deal with the impact.
WATCH: SA International Airport hosts dance performance for 20th anniversary of summer solstice
Read full article: WATCH: SA International Airport hosts dance performance for 20th anniversary of summer solsticeThe San Antonio International Airport will host a dance performance in honor of the 20th anniversary of the summer solstice, airport officials announced.
Travelers back to flying a day after active shooter situation at San Antonio’s airport
Read full article: Travelers back to flying a day after active shooter situation at San Antonio’s airportDespite a shooting at San Antonio International Airport on Thursday, travelers were back to business as usual Friday morning.
‘Active shooter’ shot, killed at San Antonio International Airport by officer, SAPD chief says
Read full article: ‘Active shooter’ shot, killed at San Antonio International Airport by officer, SAPD chief saysA man who opened fire from a highway ramp and then at the San Antonio Airport was shot and killed by a park police officer at the airport on Thursday.
Photos: What TSA agents took from people at airports in 2020
Read full article: Photos: What TSA agents took from people at airports in 2020SAN ANTONIO – No, you can’t bring fireworks through an airport on a trip, but you knew that didn’t you? Even in a year where the coronavirus pandemic limited most people’s travel plans, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents were still able to seize some interesting items. And no matter how creative your knife is, even a lipstick look-alike will not make the plane. Images were provided by the Transportation Security Administration Southwest region. Check out the gallery of forbidden carry-on items below:Full Screen Full Screen 1 / 28 Lipstick knife, Tulsa Airport.
New Berlin airport opens 9 years late with little ceremony
Read full article: New Berlin airport opens 9 years late with little ceremonyBerlin's new airport opens after years of delays and cost overruns. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)BERLIN – Nine years late and far above its original budget, Berlin's new airport finally opened on Saturday with little fanfare as the aviation industry struggles with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Construction of the Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt, named after the former West German chancellor though better known as BER, started in 2006 and it was initially slated to open in October 2011. “Finally we can put our airport into operation — finally,” airport CEO Engelbert Luetke Daldrup said at a brief opening ceremony with national and regional officials. The opening of the new airport's Terminal 2 has been delayed until early next year because it isn't currently needed.
World champ Joshua Franco returns home to San Antonio
Read full article: World champ Joshua Franco returns home to San AntonioWorld champ Joshua Franco returns home to San AntonioPublished: June 26, 2020, 5:06 amAfter his victory in Las Vegas on Tuesday night, World Super Flyweight Champion Joshua Franco returned home to San Antonio with his new title belt in hand and discussed his fight with Andrew Moloney in an exclusive interview with KSAT 12.
Rideshare drivers expose deplorable condition of portable toilets at San Antonio International Airport
Read full article: Rideshare drivers expose deplorable condition of portable toilets at San Antonio International AirportSAN ANTONIO – San Antonio International Airport officials have promised to take action after the KSAT 12 Defenders were provided photos and videos of the unsanitary conditions area rideshare drivers are forced to endure when using portable toilets at the airport’s official rideshare lot. Rideshare drivers have complained about the condition of portable toilets at San Antonio International Airport. The city can provide better facilities.”City officials have vowed to address the condition of the portable toilets at San Antonio International Airport. (KSAT)As a comparison, Michael provided the Defenders videos of the facilities for rideshare drivers who take people to and from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. San Antonio International Airport officials did not respond to multiple requests to provide an interview for this story.