DEPARTMENT: Aviation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Frank Miller
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Air Service Incentive Program for the San Antonio International Airport
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance authorizes the Air Service Incentive Program for 2015-2018 to attract additional non-stop service to the San Antonio International Airport (SAT). The program builds on the current program by providing more flexibility for the airport to attract new airlines and non-stop service to San Antonio and the South Texas region.
The Air Service Incentive Development Program for 2015-2018 assists the City in its efforts to increase airline capacity, services and competition to better serve the customers and businesses in San Antonio and the South Texas region. The City will utilize its resources and partner with area stakeholders to enhance recruitment efforts and support for new airlines and non-stop routes from SAT.
This program will replace the current program, approved by City Council in March 2011 and amended in August 2013, and will expire on September 30, 2018.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In March 2011, City Council authorized the Air Service Incentive Program for San Antonio International Airport through Ordinance 2011-03-31-0242. The program assists the City in attracting new or additional service to key destinations through marketing incentives and landing fee rebates. In August 2013, City Council authorized an amendment and revisions to the program to extend it through September 30, 2018.
Air Service Incentive Program for 2015-2018
The new program requires a minimum number of departures per year, rather than the number of flights during the week or year as in the current program. This approach provides greater flexibility to air carriers to meet the requirements to the incentives.
Marketing Incentives
* $100,000.00 to any air carrier that begins non-stop departures on an unserved route provided the service level is a minimum...
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