Leaders from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) presented a swath of new concessions as well as a new parking structure and Ground Transportation Center at its latest briefing with the San Antonio City Council. San Antonio Airport System (SAAS) director of airports Jesus Saenz highlighted the airport’s continued growth as reason to build out SAT’s passenger amenities. “We continue to experience strong growth at SAT,” said Saenz. “With 48 nonstop destinations and more on the horizon, we’re expanding air service like never before. At the same time, we’re elevating every part of the customer journey. It’s all part of delivering an airport experience for which San Antonio can be proud. This is a pivotal moment for SAT — these initiatives are about more than just keeping pace with the growth of the region; they’re about leading the way in delivering a world-class travel experience.”
SAT plans to add several new concepts by concessionaire partners HMSHost/True Flavors to its post-security Terminal B food court, with 75% of selected concepts from local businesses. New dining will include 2M BBQ, a San Antonio-based barbecue brand offering travelers its signature brisket, sausage and barbacoa; The Tasting Room, a wine bar showcasing wines from Texas-based Becker Vineyards; Bakery Lorraine, a local bakery offering breakfast, lunch and all-day baked goods, including their signature macarons; and national Cajun chicken brand Popeye’s. SAT also plans to add previously approved concepts from HMSHost and Paradies Lagardère, including Southerleigh, Feliz Modern, Tre Trattoria, Military City USA, Univision, Pharm Table, Freight Chicken and iStore, to its terminals over the next several months.
In addition to the concessions boom, SAT will move forward with a new parking structure with expanded parking for up to 2,000 vehicles as well as a centralized Ground Transportation Center built with capacity to accommodate not only shuttles and rideshare taxis but also to potentially house an Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing area.
SAT will work with design and construction partners JE Dunn, Marmon Mok and PGAL on the upcoming additions.
