San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is on a hot streak, breaking passenger records for a whopping 12 months straight. The Texas hub is now set to expand its horizon, adding three new nonstop routes — including one international destination to Torreon, Mexico, and two domestic flights to Burbank and Philadelphia, according to a recent announcement by the City of San Antonio Aviation Department.
The flurry of new connections kicks off tomorrow, with Viva Aerobus launching a service to Torreon on Tuesdays and Saturdays, this will mark SAT as one of only two U.S. airports directly connecting to TRC. Southwest Airlines will begin daily services to Burbilly on June 4, and American Airlines will start carting passengers to Philadelphia each day starting June 5. Jesus H. Saenz, Jr., Director of Airports, highlighted the significance of these routes for both business and leisure travelers, and the boon they serve for regions like Los Angeles and Philly — the birthplace of the United States.
Breaking down the numbers, SAT saw a 7 percent jump in passengers this April compared to the same month last year, with a total of 911,469 travelers making it the busiest April in the airport's history. Jacob Tyler, Chief Air Service Development Officer, underscored the milestone in a statement obtained by the agency's news release, noting, "April 2024 was the first time we’ve surpassed 900,000 passengers for the month of April."
It's not just the existing routes seeing a bump — airlines are boosting their services left and right at SAT. The airlines with the biggest year-over-year increase in service include major players such as Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Volaris, Delta Air Lines, Viva Aerobus, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. With the skies opening up and more folks taking to the wing than ever, SAT is keeping pace, with sights set on adding even more destinations to meet the burgeoning demand, as detailed by Tyler.
For those looking to stay updated on SAT's expanding connectivity, the official data can be found on the news release posted at the City of San Antonio website.
