{"id":179796,"date":"2026-02-25T15:33:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/179796\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T15:33:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T15:33:33","slug":"new-mascot-takes-flight-at-san-antonio-international-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/179796\/","title":{"rendered":"New mascot takes flight at San Antonio International Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The new ambassador, Jett, was revealed in special welcoming ceremony on Tuesday<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">SAN ANTONIO \u2013 The San Antonio International Airport (SAT) unveiled its new mascot, Jett.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The upbeat airplane, designed to bring joy to travelers, was revealed on Tuesday in a special welcoming ceremony.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u201cInspired by the energy and vibrancy of San Antonio, Jett embodies the joy of travel and the pride of a city that loves to connect with the world,\u201d SAT said of its new ambassador in a statement. \u201cHe represents curiosity and connection, while his love of stunt flying and aerial sightseeing reflects his adventurous spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">SAT said Jett will be at the airport frequently to take photos with those who pass through the airport and reassure those who may be traveling for the first time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Read more on KSAT:<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorsLuis Cienfuegos headshotAvery Meurer headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/team\/AMTB4591BVPLGTHZXBVLNM1AMS\/\" title=\"View Avery Meurer&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Avery Meurer<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Avery Meurer is a Content Gatherer for KSAT 12. 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