The San Antonio International Airport announced on Tuesday a new program that would allow a select few people without tickets to move past the security checkpoints and meet their air travelers at their gates or accompany them before saying goodbye.

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is starting the new year with a new record: 2024 is officially SAT’s busiest year ever. For the first time, more than 11 million passengers flew through SAT. With a total of 11,094,278 passengers, this is nearly 4 percent higher than the previous record of 10,676,570 set in 2023.

Catching a flight at San Antonio International Airport just got a little more special, thanks to a new program allowing visitors who aren't flying past security checkpoints. Why it matters: The SAT PASS program lets people surprise loved ones at the gate or grab a quick bite together before takeoff,

SAN ANTONIO - For the first time since 9/11, a person without a plane ticket can go through security at the San Antonio International Airport thanks to a new visitor pass program. On Tuesday, airport officials announced the launch of a new program called the SAT Pass,