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Low-cost airline relaunches in San Antonio with 3 nonstop routes

Breeze Airways is relaunching service in San Antonio.

Budget airline Breeze Airways is once again touching down in San Antonio — and it’s bringing new nonstop routes with it. Beginning in May, the Utah-based carrier will relaunch service at San Antonio International Airport, connecting the Alamo City to four U.S. stops.

The airline will kick things off on May 7 with nonstop flights from San Antonio to Raleigh-Durham. North Carolina. On May 8, service will start to Memphis, Tennessee, followed by the June 10 debut of flights to Pensacola, Florida. Two of the routes will run year-round, while Pensacola will operate during the summer travel peak.

“With these new routes, passengers traveling from SAT have more convenient options than ever to connect with new destinations for business or leisure,” said Jesus Saenz, Director of Airports, City of San Antonio Aviation Department, in a release. “This return reflects renewed demand and underscores our commitment to expanding travel opportunities for the San Antonio region.”

In addition to the nonstop flights, Breeze will also offer one-stop BreezeThru service on select routes, allowing passengers to stay on the same plane while stopping briefly in another city. Those include connections to Raleigh-Durham via Memphis and summer seasonal service to Tampa via Pensacola.

“We’re excited to return to San Antonio with four great routes that we know new and returning guests will enjoy,” said Breeze founder and CEO David Neeleman in the release. “These routes will also serve as a convenient way for more travelers to visit historic San Antonio, and we’re eager to re-enter the market this summer.”

Breeze Airways initially debuted San Antonio service in 2021, but pulled out of the market in 2022. The inaugural routes served Tampa, Florida; Charleston, South Carolina; and Hartford, Connecticut.

Although Breeze offers one-way flights starting at $49, it differs from ultra-low-cost carriers like Spirit or Frontier. All flights will be operated on newer Airbus A220-300 aircraft, and the airline offers perks like roomy seating, in-flight entertainment, Wi-Fi on select planes, and in-seat power.

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Refreshed & renewed

Luxury San Antonio resort reveals stylish spa glow-up

Photo courtesy of Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas is canopied by old-growth trees.

San Antonio’s Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas is giving guests a reason to linger longer. The Windflower Spa has completed a full refresh with new treatment rooms, a sunlit event space, poolside lounges, and upgraded amenities integrated with the resort’s new luxury villas.

“We are thrilled to continue to elevate our resort experience with the debut of the updated Windflower Spa, available to our guests and local community,” said Steven J. Smith, General Manager at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas, in a release. “Our gorgeous and tranquil setting, surrounded by giant oak trees and lush greenery, lends itself to relaxation and serenity.”

The spa renovation includes a 1,105-square-foot customizable event space, the Talpa Room, decked out with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the outdoor pool. The venue offers a space for wellness-themed gatherings and group events.

The nearby pool has been refinished and updated with seating areas featuring new lounge chairs and revamped landscaping. Inside, the spa received snazzy new décor, artwork, fixtures, and a salon equipped with state-of-the-art manicure and pedicure stations.

The pool got a refresh, too.Photo courtesy of Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas

Photo courtesy of Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas is canopied by old-growth trees.

Keeping with the ranch-chic theme, Windflower’s spa treatments draw inspiration from local botanicals and the property’s legacy. Services include CBD-infused facials, a deluxe pedicure retreat, and Aunt Mary’s Herbal Remedies, which features aromatherapy, gentle body brushing, and a soothing massage.

The spa renovations come on the heels of the resort adding five new luxury villas in June. The 2,336-square-foot ranch-style buildings, ideal for family get-togethers or group getaways, include a roomy open-plan living and dining space, a fully-equipped kitchen, and two patios with barbecue grills, firepits, and seating.

Still to come is the resort’s most ambitious project to date. In the spring, the property will debut a 2.2-acre man-made crystal-clear lagoon with white sandy beaches, private cabanas, water sports, and a poolside restaurant and bar.

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