San Antonio International Airport’s first transatlantic flight to Europe takes off

SAN ANTONIO – The cheers were easy to hear in the roar of the engines of San Antonio’s first transatlantic flight.

“We can now say that SAT offers a non-stop flight to Europe,” said Jesus Saenz, airport director.

Condor Airlines’ first flight to and from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) took place on Friday.

City leaders called it a “historic day,” marking the airport’s first direct flight over the Atlantic Ocean. This flight takes passengers to and from Frankfurt, Germany from Alamo City.

“It is impossible to overstate the historic impact of today,” said Mayor Ron Nirenberg. “The expected economic impact is $34 million over the next two years. »

Condor takes off from SAT terminal A. The flight usually lasts between 10 and 11 hours. New signs are dotted around the airport to tell people where to go for their getaway to Germany. And the passengers say they are more than excited.

“Frankfurt came out at a good price,” said passenger Pedro Araiza.

This flight is scheduled for two “seasons”. It will fly three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until September 6, 2024. Airport officials said it will return next summer with a similar schedule.