South San Antonio News

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has set new passenger records for 12 consecutive months since May 2023. In June, the airport will introduce three new nonstop routes: Torreon, Mexico; Burbank, California; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The launch dates and airlines are as follows:

- June 1: Viva Aerobus to Torreon (Tuesdays and Saturdays)

- June 4: Southwest Airlines to Burbank (daily)

- June 5: American Airlines to Philadelphia (daily)

“These new destinations are important to both our business and leisure travelers,” said Jesus H. Saenz, Jr., Director of Airports at the City of San Antonio Aviation Department. “Torreon is the fifth Mexican city from SAT that Viva Aerobus, Mexico’s ultra-low-cost airline, is now flying to. Also, SAT is one of only two U.S. cities with nonstop service to TRC. We are also excited for our travelers to visit Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States. Burbank is another great option too for those who want to check out the popular Los Angeles region and the West Coast – especially over the summer.”

Recent passenger statistics for April 2024 indicate:

- The 12th record-breaking month in a row for SAT

- A 7 percent increase in passengers compared to April 2023

- The busiest April in SAT’s history with 911,469 passengers

“More people are flying than ever before – and we’re constantly working on adding even more destinations to meet that demand,” said Jacob Tyler, Chief Air Service Development Officer at the City of San Antonio Aviation Department. “April 2024 was the first time we’ve surpassed 900,000 passengers for the month of April.”

Airlines continue to add capacity at SAT. Those with significant increases in service year over year include Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Volaris, Delta Air Lines, Viva Aerobus, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines.

For more information on SAT’s 45 nonstop destinations, please visit the airport’s website.