What you need to know
According to a news release, the SAT pass allows visitors who do not have tickets to meet guests at their gates or in the terminal. Up to 50 non-ticketed visitors will be approved daily.
Residents can apply online through a contact form the day of their visit or up to seven days in advance. If approved, a QR code will be sent via email, which will allow access through the TSA security checkpoint.
SAT Pass details:
- Applicants will be unable to apply for days that have been fully booked
- Applicants must provide their full legal name as it appears on their passport or driver’s license, date of birth and sex
- Applicants will receive a confirmation email after applying
- If applying in advance, the applicant will receive an email with approval status after midnight on the day of the visit
- When passing through security be sure open the SAT pass attachment and have a TSA-approved photo ID
- SAT Pass is only valid on the approved start time through 9 p.m.
Quote of note
“This pass is designed for anyone who wants to spend additional time with a traveler,” said Tonya Hope, public relations manager at San Antonio International Airport. “We listened to our travelers and community members. We feel Valentine’s week is the perfect time to launch this free new service. We shared information about the new program with our travelers and included the message on some sweet treats for Valentine’s Day.”
