Friday, August 23, 2024 San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has achieved a remarkable milestone, recording its busiest month in history this July. According to recently released airport passenger data, a total of 1,032,610 travelers flew through SAT, surpassing the previous record of 1,000,172 passengers set in July of the previous year. This impressive figure marks a 3% increase in passenger traffic, underscoring SAT’s growing popularity and the robust demand for air travel to and from the San Antonio area.
The record-breaking month highlights SAT’s role as a key travel hub in the region, reflecting the city’s appeal as a vibrant destination for both business and leisure travelers. With ongoing enhancements to airport services and infrastructure, SAT is poised to continue accommodating the growing number of passengers, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable travel experience for all. “We’re continuing to see record-breaking passenger levels at SAT,” said Jesus Saenz, Director of Airports, City of San Antonio Aviation Department.
“We are growing every day with new destinations and flights being added yearly. The more you continue to choose to fly from SAT, the more airlines respond to that demand and add more service.” San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has continued its impressive growth trajectory, hitting significant milestones in recent months.
For the second time in its history, the airport surpassed the one million passenger mark in July, maintaining a record-breaking monthly streak that began in May 2023. This momentum is pushing 2023 towards becoming SAT’s busiest year on record, with nearly 10.7 million passengers passing through its gates.
Several airlines have responded to the increasing demand by expanding their services to San Antonio. Notable increases in seat capacity for July compared to the same month in 2023 came from Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Aeromexico, Frontier Airlines, Volaris, Sun Country, Viva Aerobus, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. A significant highlight was on July 10, when Spirit Airlines introduced a new route to its growing portfolio at SAT, launching twice-daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).
This service complements existing flights to the Dallas area provided by American Airlines to DFW and Southwest Airlines to Dallas-Love Field (DAL). Looking ahead, SAT is set to continue expanding its offerings: These developments mark a significant period of growth and expansion for SAT, solidifying its role as a key hub for travelers and enhancing its connections to major destinations. As the airport continues to attract more passengers and airlines, SAT is poised to maintain its trajectory of success and innovation.
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