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RAINFALL: Hereās how much rain fell around San Antonio, Hill Country Monday night
Read full article: RAINFALL: Hereās how much rain fell around San Antonio, Hill Country Monday nightAfter a very dry and warm October, November has started off pretty great for us. Hereās a look at neighborhood rainfall totals from storms Monday night:
A look at the San Antonio International Airport ahead of Thanksgiving travel
Read full article: A look at the San Antonio International Airport ahead of Thanksgiving travelA new study shows the San Antonio International Airport sees the fourth largest travel spike among mid-size hub airports around the country.
Spirit Airlines adding nonstop flights from San Antonio to Atlanta, special Mardi Gras flights to New Orleans
Read full article: Spirit Airlines adding nonstop flights from San Antonio to Atlanta, special Mardi Gras flights to New OrleansSpirit Airlines is adding two new nonstop flights from the San Antonio International Airport.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses San Antonio Airport terminal expansion, charter amendments, dockworkersā strike
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses San Antonio Airport terminal expansion, charter amendments, dockworkersā strikeSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss the San Antonio International Airportās plans of the new terminal, the dockworkersā strike and charter amendments since voters will be voting on the amendments in a few weeks.
Southwest sues San Antonio after ābait and switchā for space in new terminal
Read full article: Southwest sues San Antonio after ābait and switchā for space in new terminalThe airline filed a lawsuit Thursday in U.S. District Court against the city and San Antonio International Airport Director of Airports Jesus Saenz.
Southwest Airlines sues City of San Antonio, airports director as Oct. 1 deadline looms
Read full article: Southwest Airlines sues City of San Antonio, airports director as Oct. 1 deadline loomsThe airline filed a lawsuit Thursday in U.S. District Court against the city and San Antonio International Airport Director of Airports Jesus Saenz.
Southwest Airlines refuses to sign long-term agreement with San Antonio, questioning their future growth
Read full article: Southwest Airlines refuses to sign long-term agreement with San Antonio, questioning their future growthAn airline operating agreement and a series of terminal leases were approved today in City Council Aās session, but Southwest Airlines, a Dallas-based airline, said they were not in favor of its terms.
San Antonio Intāl Airport hits monthly passenger record; parking garage plans expanded
Read full article: San Antonio Intāl Airport hits monthly passenger record; parking garage plans expandedSan Antonio International Airport hit a record number of passengers in July, with 1,032,610 flights in or out of the airport.
Petting zoo will greet travelers at San Antonio International Airport on Friday
Read full article: Petting zoo will greet travelers at San Antonio International Airport on FridayThe San Antonio International Airport will have a petting zoo of farm animals to conclude the āSummer of Funā events, SAT press release stated.
Delta Air Lines launches new nonstop flight service to Boston from San Antonio this November
Read full article: Delta Air Lines launches new nonstop flight service to Boston from San Antonio this NovemberTravelers can begin booking nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to Boston Logan International Airport with Delta Air Lines this November.
San Antonio International Airport creates Loteria card for young travelers
Read full article: San Antonio International Airport creates Loteria card for young travelersAs a way to keep young travelers busy while they wait to board their plane, the San Antonio International Airport has created a Loteria card game to help pass the time.
Viva Aerobus expands flights from San Antonio International to Guadalajara
Read full article: Viva Aerobus expands flights from San Antonio International to GuadalajaraThe Mexican ultra-low-cost airline Viva Aerobus is expanding nonstop operations from San Antonio International Airport to Guadalajara, Jalisco.
East Coast airline to end SA flights and exit city
Read full article: East Coast airline to end SA flights and exit cityJetBlue Airways Corp. is grounding its Alamo City operations. The Long Island-based carrier plans to exit the market, ending nonstop flights to Boston and New York City in late October.
āA slap in the faceā: Two competing airlines challenge San Antonioās bid for direct flight to Washington, DC
Read full article: āA slap in the faceā: Two competing airlines challenge San Antonioās bid for direct flight to Washington, DCThe fight for a direct flight from San Antonio to Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. has intensified.
Global tech outage causes cancellations, delays at San Antonio International Airport
Read full article: Global tech outage causes cancellations, delays at San Antonio International AirportFlights across the country have been delayed and cancelled due to a global technology outage that occurred early Friday morning.
City secures $1.2 million in federal funding to improve energy efficiency, reduce transportation pollution
Read full article: City secures $1.2 million in federal funding to improve energy efficiency, reduce transportation pollutionThe $1.2 million will enhance energy efficiency, mitigate climate pollution associated with transportation-related emissions and reduce energy consumption.
City leaders host press conference on nonstop flight service from SAT to Washington DC
Read full article: City leaders host press conference on nonstop flight service from SAT to Washington DCMayor Ron Nirenberg and other city leaders held a press conference on Monday to update the ongoing process of fulfilling a long-term goal for a direct flight between San Antonio and Reagan National Airport.
San Antonioās airport readying for record numbers of travelers through summer
Read full article: San Antonioās 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.
San Antonio International Airport reports ārecord-breakingā summer for passengers
Read full article: San Antonio International Airport reports ārecord-breakingā summer for passengersThe Transportation Security Administration and the San Antonio International Airport are both reporting a high volume of summer travelers.
The highest heat index recorded in San Antonio happened Tuesday. Thatās record-setting heat 2 years in a row š„µ
Read full article: The highest heat index recorded in San Antonio happened Tuesday. Thatās record-setting heat 2 years in a row š„µHeat index records began in the 1940s in San Antonio.
San Antonio International adds 3 nonstop flights amid record-breaking number of passengers
Read full article: San Antonio International adds 3 nonstop flights amid record-breaking number of passengersThe San Antonio International Airport is adding three new nonstop flights in June amid a record-breaking number of passengers for the year.
Congressmen, city leaders celebrate next step for direct flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.
Read full article: Congressmen, city leaders celebrate next step for direct flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Chip Roy and Rep. Joaquin Castro joined Mayor Ron Nirenberg and other city leaders to officially announce the fulfillment of a long-term goal for a direct flight between San Antonio and Reagan National Airport.
New flights at San Antonio International Airport could lead to more destinations, lower fares
Read full article: New flights at San Antonio International Airport could lead to more destinations, lower faresSan Antonio International Airport could see more destinations and lower fares thanks to the airport's first nonstop European destination set for takeoff and legislation passed in Washington.
Business Journal Exclusive: SA ācloseā to landing DC flights, Congressman Castro says
Read full article: Business Journal Exclusive: SA ācloseā to landing DC flights, Congressman Castro saysCongress could approve new legislation in a matter of days, freeing up more slots for flights to and from DCA, and San Antonio has some high-ranking firepower fighting for one of those routes.
San Antonio to close migrant facility at airport, pursues more federal funding for downtown facility
Read full article: San Antonio to close migrant facility at airport, pursues more federal funding for downtown facilityWith migrant arrivals to San Antonio dropping 77% from December to March, city announces closure of Airport Transfer Center.
San Antonio leaders travel to Europe to strengthen relationships, recruit international businesses
Read full article: San Antonio leaders travel to Europe to strengthen relationships, recruit international businessesRecently, San Antonio leaders traveled to Europe to strengthen business relationships and seek new ones.
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 airportās two parking garages and three surface lots to maximize revenue. The contractor will offer options, like reserving spaces in advance and offer discounted prices.
Department of Energy collaborates with city partners to develop sustainable aviation energy technologies
Read full article: Department of Energy collaborates with city partners to develop sustainable aviation energy technologiesA city-wide collaboration advancing sustainable technology in the aviation industry is expected to dampen San Antonio International Airportās energy footprint.
San Antonio International Airport one of many in Texas using biometric facial recognition
Read full article: San Antonio International Airport one of many in Texas using biometric facial recognitionSpokeo looked at which airports are using facial recognition software in Texas for security screenings, according to Customs and Border Protection.
San Antonio airport shares tips for spring break travelers
Read full article: San Antonio airport shares tips for spring break travelersOfficials at the San Antonio International Airport say theyāre expecting a record-breaking spring break travel season with more than 340,000 travelers flying in and out of the Alamo City between March 8 and 12.
San Antonioās aviation sector expected to soar with rebrand
Read full article: San Antonioās aviation sector expected to soar with rebrandAs San Antonio continues to soar, the airportās rebranding and expansion plans symbolize the cityās commitment to meeting the growing demand for air travel and fostering economic growth in the region.
San Antonio airport to get 420 pound āautonomous security robotā
Read full article: San Antonio airport to get 420 pound āautonomous security robotāThe San Antonio City Council agreed Thursday to lease a nearly 5ā² 5ā³ tall, 420-pound āautonomous security robotā to patrol a secure area of the San Antonio International Airport to check on alarms set off by opened doors. Itās expected to be deployed within a month.
San Antonio International Airport receives $30 million in grants for Terminal A upgrades, new terminal
Read full article: San Antonio International Airport receives $30 million in grants for Terminal A upgrades, new terminalThe San Antonio International Airport has received $30 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration.
āWe are on cloud nineā: San Antonio airport breaks all-time passenger record in 2023
Read full article: āWe are on cloud nineā: San Antonio airport breaks all-time passenger record in 2023A city news release said that 10,676,570 passengers flew through the airport, making 2023 the busiest year in the airportās 80-year history.
Greater: SATX shares big wins in the San Antonio economy this year and strategy outlook for 2024
Read full article: Greater: SATX shares big wins in the San Antonio economy this year and strategy outlook for 2024Increased airport connectivity and a new, major manufacturing site among local business highlights in 2023
Most common domestic destinations from San Antonio International Airport
Read full article: Most common domestic destinations from San Antonio International AirportStacker compiled a list of the most common domestic flights from San Antonio International using data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
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.
Travelers get free overnight parking at Stone Oak Park & Ride, can take VIA service to airport
Read full article: Travelers get free overnight parking at Stone Oak Park & Ride, can take VIA service to airportThe āVIA Park and Airportā service is available for roundtrip express service to the San Antonio International Airport at $2.60 per person each way.
Colorado-based builder tapped to lead $1.4B San Antonio airport terminal project
Read full article: Colorado-based builder tapped to lead $1.4B San Antonio airport terminal projectBefore it can build the new terminal at San Antonio International Airport, the cityās preferred contractor will need to fly in first.
Shades of Christmas greet Thanksgiving travelers at San Antonioās airport
Read full article: Shades of Christmas greet Thanksgiving travelers at San Antonioās airportPeople heading out of San Antonio's airport during the busiest Thanksgiving season found themselves in the Christmas spirit, thanks to newly-placed decorations.
Spirit Airlines adds nonstop service between San Antonio and Tampa
Read full article: Spirit Airlines adds nonstop service between San Antonio and TampaBeginning Jan. 11, the low-cost carrier will fly nonstop from the San Antonio International Airport to the Tampa International Airport four times a week.
San Antonio International Airport offers new nonstop flight to Torreon, Mexico
Read full article: San Antonio International Airport offers new nonstop flight to Torreon, MexicoSan Antonio International Airport (SAT) added a new nonstop international destination to its service offerings, this time to Torreon, Mexico.
San Antonio International Airport breaks ground on new facility that will add ground gates
Read full article: San Antonio International Airport breaks ground on new facility that will add ground gatesThe San Antonio International Airport is breaking ground on a new Ground Load Facility that will add capacity and ground gates, allowing for the increase of domestic and international flights.
San Antonio International Airport offers new nonstop flight to Queretaro, Mexico
Read full article: San Antonio International Airport offers new nonstop flight to Queretaro, MexicoSan Antonio International Airport is once again adding a new nonstop international destination to its service offerings, this time to Queretaro, Mexico.
Flipping the switch: KSAT takes cruise with San Antonio lowriders for Hispanic Heritage Month exhibit
Read full article: Flipping the switch: KSAT takes cruise with San Antonio lowriders for Hispanic Heritage Month exhibitA new exhibit at the San Antonio International Airport celebrates our cityās car culture, specifically lowriders and the artistry behind these vehicles.
āHistoricā announcement regarding San Antonio International Airport to be made Thursday
Read full article: āHistoricā announcement regarding San Antonio International Airport to be made ThursdayAn announcement regarding the San Antonio International Airport that officials are calling āmegaā and āhistoricā will be made Thursday.
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.
Leading SA: Airport director talks expansion plans, record-breaking travel numbers
Read full article: Leading SA: Airport director talks expansion plans, record-breaking travel numbersExpansion plans are currently underway at the San Antonio International Airport as the facility continues to see a spike in travelers this year. Airport Director Jesus Saenz joined Leading SA to explain what we can expect and more details on its expansions on the horizon.
San Antonio International Airport makes history with 1 million passengers in July
Read full article: San Antonio International Airport makes history with 1 million passengers in JulySan Antonio International Airport made history after reaching 1 million passengers flying in and out of the facility in July.
New Braunfels woman sues aviation company, family of airport crew member after witnessing manās suicide
Read full article: New Braunfels woman sues aviation company, family of airport crew member after witnessing manās suicideA New Braunfels woman has filed a lawsuit seeking a million dollars in damages after witnessing a man being āingestedā into the engine of the airplane she was on at the San Antonio International Airport.
Human trafficking training now required for all San Antonio airport workers, not just city employees
Read full article: Human trafficking training now required for all San Antonio airport workers, not just city employeesTrafficking training at the San Antonio International Airport is now mandatory for all employees, which includes the airline workers, food vendors and even rental car employees.
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 youāre interested in aviation or just like to look at planes then you might want to check out KSATās newest livestream - the San Antonio Airport Cam.
Traveling with a pet? San Antonio International Airport teams up with ACS to share summer travel tips
Read full article: Traveling with a pet? San Antonio International Airport teams up with ACS to share summer travel tipsSan Antonio International Airport partnered with Animal Care Services to share some travel tips ahead of the holiday weekend.
Death of San Antonio International Airport ground crew member ruled a suicide
Read full article: Death of San Antonio International Airport ground crew member ruled a suicideThe Bexar County Medical Examinerās Office on Monday released information regarding the death of a ground crew member at San Antonio International Airport.
Investigation underway after airline crew member dies at San Antonio International Airport
Read full article: Investigation underway after airline crew member dies at San Antonio International AirportAuthorities are investigating after an airline crew member died at the San Antonio International Airport Friday night.
Spursā Victor Wembanyama receives bunch of breakfast tacos after arriving in SA
Read full article: Spursā Victor Wembanyama receives bunch of breakfast tacos after arriving in SAThe new NBA star expressed his excitement for the breakfast tacos shortly after being chosen as Spursā first overall draft pick Thursday night
VIA offers free overnight parking with Park & Ride service to San Antonio International Airport
Read full article: VIA offers free overnight parking with Park & Ride service to San Antonio International AirportThe āVIA Park and Airportā service is available for roundtrip express service to the San Antonio International Airport at $2.60 per person each way.
San Antonio International Airport ranked second for shortest wait time in US, study says
Read full article: San Antonio International Airport ranked second for shortest wait time in US, study saysSan Antonio International Airport was ranked second in the United States for having a short security wait time, according to a new study by Bounce.
San Antonio airport expecting record-breaking number of travelers this Memorial Day weekend
Read full article: San Antonio airport expecting record-breaking number of travelers this Memorial Day weekendA sky-high number of travelers is expected at the San Antonio airport ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Expect record-breaking crowds at the San Antonio airport Memorial Day weekend
Read full article: Expect record-breaking crowds at the San Antonio airport Memorial Day weekendAirport officials expect close to 190,000 people to fly in and out of San Antonio between Thursday and Monday, which is Memorial Day.
Immigration attorney, advocates fear for those deported
Read full article: Immigration attorney, advocates fear for those deportedThe waiting area in Terminal B at San Antonio International Airport on Thursday was filled with men, women and children who were allowed to enter the U.S. ahead of the midnight expiration of Title 42.
End of family trip turns sour after truck stolen from San Antonio airport parking garage
Read full article: End of family trip turns sour after truck stolen from San Antonio airport parking garageA relaxing vacation ended with a disappointing discovery from a local family after finding out their truck was stolen when they returned home and landed at the San Antonio airport.
FAA grounds Southwest Airlines flights for 30 minutes Tuesday morning amid equipment issues
Read full article: FAA grounds Southwest Airlines flights for 30 minutes Tuesday morning amid equipment issuesThe Federal Aviation Administration paused all Southwest Airlines flights for a short time Tuesday morning at the airlineās request.
Rainfall update: Hereās how much rain fell in South Central Texas this past week
Read full article: Rainfall update: Hereās how much rain fell in South Central Texas this past weekA soggier and cooler weather pattern set up late this past week and brought beneficial rainfall to portions of South Central Texas.
San Antonio International Airport adding nonstop and daily flights
Read full article: San Antonio International Airport adding nonstop and daily flightsAirlines at the San Antonio International Airport are adding more nonstop and daily flights to travel destinations like Los Angeles, New York City and Cancun.
FAA gives San Antonio International Airport $20 million for new facility with 5 gates, more seating
Read full article: FAA gives San Antonio International Airport $20 million for new facility with 5 gates, more seatingThe San Antonio International Airport on Monday announced that its Terminal Development Program has received a $20 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration.
San Antonioās climate site explained: Why are official weather reports taken at SA International Airport?
Read full article: San Antonioās climate site explained: Why are official weather reports taken at SA International Airport?Airports offer a big, open space so there is minimal interference with weather sensors.
Leading SA: President, CEO of greater: SATX discusses airport project and its impact on local economy
Read full article: Leading SA: President, CEO of greater: SATX discusses airport project and its impact on local economySan Antonio unveiled the plans for the 2.5 billion dollar project for the San Antonio International Airport ā and on top of the beautification aspect ā what could this mean for our local economy? President and CEO of greater: SATX ā Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, joined leading SA to explain our bright future.
First look at the San Antonio International Airportās new, third terminal
Read full article: First look at the San Antonio International Airportās new, third terminalIn a little over five years, San Antonio travelers could be flying out of a brand-new, third terminal at San Antonio International Airport.