Air travel Archives - San Antonio Report

Travelers leaving the San Antonio International Airport take shuttles to economy parking lots for long term parking.

Business & Development

Thanksgiving travel is expected to break records, make airport parking tight

by Shari Biediger November 17, 2023November 17, 2023

With more airline seats available in 2023, next week is predicted by AAA to be the busiest Thanksgiving for air travel since 2005.

A United Airlines Airbus A320 commercial airliner departs San Antonio International Airport on Tuesday.

Business & Development

Can’t catch a direct flight from San Antonio? New fund puts $3M toward expanding airport routes

by Shari Biediger July 11, 2022July 8, 2022

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A321 flies over Walker Ranch Park on Nov. 10 as it approaches San Antonio International Airport. The airport's average daily passenger count in November was 13,308, only 10% less than in pre-pandemic November 2019.

Business & Development

Air travel surges at start of winter holidays even as new coronavirus variant emerges

by Shari Biediger December 2, 2021December 3, 2021

An American Airlines jet approaches San Antonio International Airport over U.S. Highway 281.

Business & Development

Cleared for takeoff: Vacation travel roaring back for Memorial Day weekend

by Shari Biediger May 27, 2021May 26, 2021

Business & Development

Airport officials weigh plans to add gates, widen concourses, centralize security

by Shari Biediger March 22, 2021March 22, 2021

An American Airlines plane.

Business & Tech

San Antonio Airport Launches Nonstop Daily Flight to New York’s JFK

by Jackie Wang October 2, 2018November 16, 2018

A baggage handler transports luggage in terminal A. Photo by Scott Ball.

Airport Officials Seek Public Input for 20-Year Strategic Plan

by Shari Biediger August 16, 2018October 23, 2018

Cody and Lee Joplin are settled in their seat at the airport.

Airport Simulation Gives Wings to People of All Abilities

by Roseanna Garza October 18, 2017November 28, 2017