San Antonio International Airport News & Updates - Page 58

theOGalexd · #**1141** Posted **Nov 8, 2025, 9:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by texboy

I'll say it again... I think this could leave a huge opening for an airline like Alaska or Breeze (Breeze has previously stated they'd like to re-enter the SA market at some point) to come in and expand if Southwest refuses to sign a lease (spoiler alert, they will eventually sign a lease... we all know this). The market is there obviously and if Southwest starts abandoning SAT market share, the homework has already been done for another airline to expand or (re)enter the SA market. You think southwest is going to let that happen? My guess is not... since their profit margin at SAT is higher than any other airport in Texas... Yes even higher than everyone's golden boy up the road.

Its really sad to see this. Seems to be the theme of the day where two sides just refuse to sit down and figure it out for the betterment of everyone. San Antonio IS a growing market. It IS an attractive market to expand in. I think SAT is playing their cards right in not backing down to a company that has gone from hometown airline to a bully.

Yeah that's kinda what I was thinking (granted I know next to nothing about the aviation industry lol)

If SWA decided to abandon San Antonio, wouldn't the other airlines, or new ones just come in and pick up the routes if they're profitable?

ILUVSAT · #**1142** Posted **Nov 8, 2025, 3:37 PM**

People - SWA is not pulling out of SAT. Period. They may end up being a non-signatory airline (which would lead to higher ticket prices). An airline does not need to sign long-term "lease" agreements to operate out of an airport.

Also, no other airline could come in and fill the void left should SWA leave. And, they are not leaving.

Alaska is focused on its west coast and long-haul expansions and Breeze is too small of an operation to take over a void left by SWA.

There is also brand loyalty. People who flew SWA will not all want to fly Alaska or Breeze even if those airlines were to be able to fully operate all of SWA's routes out of SAT.

vivazap01 · #**1143** Posted **Nov 21, 2025, 8:34 PM**

Brand spanking new out of the factory:
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/UPS9501

JACKinBeantown · #**1144** Posted **Nov 21, 2025, 10:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by vivazap01

Brand spanking new out of the factory:
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/UPS9501

I used to work for UPS loading trucks when I was at UT. We called it ÜPS (pronounced the way Rick Perry would pronounce it).

JACKinBeantown · #**1145** Posted **Nov 24, 2025, 7:17 PM**

For the love of dog, an update photo please!

texboy · #**1146** Posted **Nov 24, 2025, 8:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by JACKinBeantown

For the love of dog, an update photo please!

Their Insta page usually has updates, not as many as I'd like, but there are some on there.

vivazap01 · #**1147** Posted **Nov 25, 2025, 5:08 PM**

LEMD(Madrid)-KSAT(San Antonio)
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/VJT768 9h+55m 5,177mi
Photo:
https://www.planespotters.net/photo/1708...malta-bombardier-global-7500-bd-700-2a12

vivazap01 · #**1148** Posted **Nov 25, 2025, 9:16 PM**

On its way to Louisville
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/UPS9501/history/20251125/2100Z/KSAT/KSDF
Photo:
https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/11876690

vivazap01 · #**1149** Posted **Nov 26, 2025, 11:23 PM**

Same jet that came in from Madrid!
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/VJT768/history/20251126/2222Z/KSAT/EGNS
8h+12m total flight time 4,744 total miles

babysal · #**1150** Posted **Dec 2, 2025, 6:30 PM**

By Shay Khan – Reporter, San Antonio Business Journal

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/n...he-airport-2025-event-18th-new-gate.html

San Antonio International Airport will deliver 18 gates in its new Terminal C, Jesus Saenz, director of airports for the City of San Antonio, told the crowd gathered on Dec. 2 at the inaugural State of the Airport breakfast.

The airport initially planned to have 17 gates. The upsized terminal, part of a $1.2 billion Terminal Development Program, remains on track for a 2028 opening with 850,000 square feet, a single security checkpoint and 40,000 square feet of concessions space. Saenz told city business and civic leaders at the sold-out event, co-presented by the airport and the San Antonio Business Journal, that SAT is projecting 11.41 million passengers for 2025, a new record that exceeds the pre-pandemic high of 10.36 million set in 2019.

The airport will end 2025 with 49 nonstop destinations, up from 34 to 35 before the Covid-19 pandemic, after adding five new routes this year.

Air Canada will launch nonstop service to Toronto in May 2026, marking the airport’s first new scheduled international route in years.

A 50th destination is in the works, too, according to Saenz, but he said he'd like to see the airport get up to 60.

“Airports are more than transportation — they are engines,” Saenz said. “They power tourism, trade, talent and investment.”

A sweeping concessions overhaul is underway, with more than 75% of new outlets featuring local brands.

Tre Pizzeria opened in November and a Univision store opened in December.

Coming in 2026 are Southerleigh Fine Foods & Brewery, Pharm Table, Freight Fried Chicken, Alamo Tequila Bar, 2M BBQ, Bakery Lorraine and a Military City USA store, among others.

A new 3,000-space parking garage and ground transportation center, with ticketless entry and reserved spots, is scheduled to open in late 2027.

Assistant City Manager Jeff Coyle said the airport generates a $7.4 billion annual economic impact and supports 55,000 jobs. The Terminal C expansion is expected to add another 16,000 permanent jobs.

Attendees voted via live poll for the next nonstop route they most want added, with London leading the polls.

Saenz said transatlantic service to Europe remains the airport’s top priority after the Toronto launch, adding that officials are “chasing 60 nonstops as fast as we can get them.”

Major roadway and curbside construction begins in January 2026. Steel construction on Terminal C is already underway with more than 500 workers on site, Saenz said.

jkill34 · #**1151** Posted **Dec 2, 2025, 7:36 PM**

I wonder if they will add any other Canadian routes. A non-stop to Vancouver would be awesome.

JACKinBeantown · #**1152** Posted **Dec 2, 2025, 9:40 PM**

I'm really, really looking forward to someone posting a photo of construction. Really.

texboy · #**1153** Posted **Dec 2, 2025, 9:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by babysal

By Shay Khan – Reporter, San Antonio Business Journal

https://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/n...he-airport-2025-event-18th-new-gate.html

San Antonio International Airport will deliver 18 gates in its new Terminal C, Jesus Saenz, director of airports for the City of San Antonio, told the crowd gathered on Dec. 2 at the inaugural State of the Airport breakfast.

The airport initially planned to have 17 gates. The upsized terminal, part of a $1.2 billion Terminal Development Program, remains on track for a 2028 opening with 850,000 square feet, a single security checkpoint and 40,000 square feet of concessions space. Saenz told city business and civic leaders at the sold-out event, co-presented by the airport and the San Antonio Business Journal, that SAT is projecting 11.41 million passengers for 2025, a new record that exceeds the pre-pandemic high of 10.36 million set in 2019.

I knew I wasn't crazy when I counted gates on a pic the airport posted in an article a while back that in fact had 18 gates. Good news! I am anxiously awaiting proposals for Terminal A's reno. I think this will easily get SAT up to 40 gates (unless terminal A's reno downsizes the number of gates to accommodate SWA's demands) which should take the airport well into the next decade or so. 40 gates seems to be a sweet spot on airport size (IMO)... large enough to handle a good amount of non-stops, small enough to not be a pain to maneuver around.

vivazap01 · #**1154** Posted **Dec 3, 2025, 12:21 AM**

Terminal C will then have 18 gates
Terminal B will have 8 gates minus B1A and B1
Terminal A has 16 gates minus A1
GLF will have 5 pads to load/unload
42 gates with jet bridges or 47 total parking
This won't be a "little airport" any more.

Runner · #**1155** Posted **Dec 3, 2025, 4:18 AM**

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Originally Posted by vivazap01

Terminal C will then have 18 gates
Terminal B will have 8 gates minus B1A and B1
Terminal A has 16 gates minus A1
GLF will have 5 pads to load/unload
42 gates with jet bridges or 47 total parking
This won't be a "little airport" any more.

Why is terminal B losing gate B1?

JACKinBeantown · #**1156** Posted **Dec 3, 2025, 1:11 PM**

Because construction of the new terminal will abut Terminal B right where they are?

texastarkus · #**1157** Posted **Dec 3, 2025, 5:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by jkill34

I wonder if they will add any other Canadian routes. A non-stop to Vancouver would be awesome.

How about a European destination....London, Paris, Rome, Madrid.

vivazap01 · #**1158** Posted **Dec 3, 2025, 9:12 PM**

https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/251202-nkjan26
Maybe Frontier can pick up SJU

texboy · #**1159** Posted **Dec 4, 2025, 1:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by vivazap01

https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/251202-nkjan26
Maybe Frontier can pick up SJU

Not a shock. Spirit is all but dead at this point.

cole world11 · #**1160** Posted **Dec 9, 2025, 5:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by vivazap01

https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/251202-nkjan26
Maybe Frontier can pick up SJU

I get that Spirit is in trim mode currently but I’m also wondering how load factors were to SJU. Frontier or Southwest (assuming their beef with SAT is squashed) can pick it back up, if it makes sense.

Thanks for the update!