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Jan 2025
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90. Taking Off: What’s Next for San Anto...

Bob Rivard
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This week’s episode of bigcitysmalltown takes you behind the scenes of one of San Antonio’s most critical infrastructure hubs: the San Antonio International Airport (SAT). We’re joined by Jesus Saenz, Director of Airports for the San Antonio Airport System, to discuss the airport’s record-breaking growth, its expansion plans, and how it’s adapting to serve the nation’s fastest-growing city.

Listen as we explore how SAT is adding nonstop destinations, improving passenger experiences, and competing with neighboring airports in Austin and Dallas. We also discuss the challenges of scaling airport infrastructure to meet the demands of a rapidly growing population and economy.

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