San Antonio is launching its very first nonstop flight to Europe today, marking a significant milestone for the city's international connectivity. The inaugural flight from San Antonio International Airport to Frankfurt, Germany, will depart at 8:35 p.m. this evening, a momentous occasion for travelers who now have direct access to one of Europe's key hubs. Economy seats for this historical flight are still up for grabs at $700 for a round trip, as reported by KENS 5.
The new service by Germany's Condor Airlines will use its wide-body A330neos, accommodating a vast number of eager jet-setters with 216 in economy, 64 in premium economy, and 30 in business class, the anticipation for this service has been soaring since it was first announced last September. These flights come with the promise of a direct window to the heart of Europe as Frankfurt is illustriously dubbed the Gateway to Europe due to its sprawling network offering connections to over 100 European cities, as San Antonio Express-News elaborated.
Flying to Europe just got easier for San Antonians with ticket prices starting from a competitive $389 for a one-way economy fare, crossing an expanse of ocean and dreaming for over 10 hours to touch down gracefully at 1:45 p.m. local time in Frankfurt. According to San Antonio Express-News, flight bookings will be available for the seasonal service which flutters between May 17 and September 6 — a window for explorers to harness the summer's warmth and Europe's marvels.
The city that cradles San Antonio International witnessed an average of 340 daily passengers winging it to European destinations last summer, a number that's expected to take flight with the introduction of the direct route. Seasoned wings of Condor, tracing back to its beginnings as Deutsche Flugdienst GmbH in 1955, promise comfort across a chasm that once required layovers and patience, now Condor will fly its wide-body A330neos into San Antonio offering a seamless journey to the historic and bustling Frankfurt, endlessly facilitating travel for business and leisure alike, a captivating narrative of progress found in shared lines from KENS 5 and San Antonio Express-News.
