View Full Version : Petition to change the name of San Antonio International Airport
TheWriter
09-23-2005, 09:04 PM
I've thought about this in the past, and with the start of expansion to the airport, should it be renamed?
And if so, to what?
In my opinion:
David Robinson International Airport (DRA)
Henry Cisneros InternatIonal Airport (CIA)
Goerge Gervin International Aiport (GGX)
Yeah I don't really care for the idea of renaming an airport after an athlete. Yes David has done a lot for this community but I don't think I'd name an airport after him...
Jimcs50
09-23-2005, 09:56 PM
I've thought about this in the past, and with the start of expansion to the airport, should it be renamed?
And if so, to what?
In my opinion:
David Robinson International Airport (DRA)
Henry Cisneros InternatIonal Airport (CIA)
Goerge Gervin International Aiport (GGX)
Flat, Hot and Dusty Airport
CharlieMac
09-23-2005, 10:08 PM
Henry Cisneros?
Maybe Henry B. Gonzales or something, but not Cisneros.
Shelly
09-23-2005, 10:09 PM
Why does it need to be changed?
Orange County changed their name to John Wayne Airport, yet it's still referred to as Orange County and it's letters are SNA which stands for Santa Ana.
In short, don't change it at all.
ShoogarBear
09-23-2005, 10:09 PM
How about renaming it to Louis Armstrong International Airport?
MannyIsGod
09-23-2005, 10:21 PM
How about not wasting money on bullshit?
Smallville airport, home of no NFL franchise
Aggie Hoopsfan
09-23-2005, 11:07 PM
How about quit being such a goober Buddy Holly?
Vashner
09-23-2005, 11:25 PM
Davy Crockett Intl Airport...
T Park
09-24-2005, 12:07 AM
its fine the way it is, leave it alone.
Fuck Cisneros.
You dont need sports guys to name your airport after.
bigzak25
09-24-2005, 12:15 AM
I agree that Henry B Gonzales did alot for this city and should be at the top of the list.
Of Course DRob can be considered...not only did he SAVE the one and ONLY major professional sports franchise this city has, but his contributions over the years are immeasureable...just the Carver Academy alone has helped countless youths...
i'd vote for either, but i must admit, i've gotten used to the SAT...so maybe we can rename it and keep those call letters...:tu
samikeyp
09-24-2005, 12:18 AM
You can change the name of the airport but the three letter code will not change. Case in point....Intercontental Airport of Houston (IAH) is now named George Bush Intercontenal but its still coded as IAH.
angel_luv
09-24-2005, 12:21 AM
I just call it the airport.
angel_luv
09-24-2005, 12:21 AM
Hey Big Z-
How goes it? = )
exstatic
09-24-2005, 12:30 AM
No Direct Flights airport.
Vashner
09-24-2005, 01:00 AM
To attract tourists and make us some money I think we should abuse
Davy Crocketts name...
Not that the other people mentioned where not good...
He was one of the reasons they held out so long .. may not of even be an airport with him and the others.
Slomo
09-24-2005, 04:51 AM
No Direct Flights airport. :tu :lol
And Mikey is right the three letter code have rarely anything to do with the name of the airport - it usually referes to the geographical location of the airport.
LAX - L.A.
LAS - Las Vegas
SFA - San Francisco
AMS - Amsterdam
LJU - Ljubljana
MUC - Muenchen
...
Actually the only exception I can think off is Paris: CDG - Charles De Gaulle airport.
alamo50
09-24-2005, 09:19 AM
JFK
ChumpDumper
09-24-2005, 09:39 AM
YYZ
JoePublic
09-24-2005, 09:41 AM
Put it up for sale....
"San Antonio Google Airport"
"San Antonio Valero Airport"
Aggie Hoopsfan
09-24-2005, 10:47 AM
If you're going to rename it, howabout The Alamo International Airport.
I just don't like naming anything after crooked politicians :td
TOP-CHERRY
09-24-2005, 10:48 AM
I've thought about this in the past, and with the start of expansion to the airport, should it be renamed?
And if so, to what?
In my opinion:
David Robinson International Airport (DRA)
Henry Cisneros InternatIonal Airport (CIA)
Goerge Gervin International Aiport (GGX)
HELL NO!!!!!!!!!
ChumpDumper
09-24-2005, 10:59 AM
If you're going to rename it, howabout The Alamo International Airport.You pretty much have to call it the Alamoport if you're going to do that.
scott
09-24-2005, 11:24 AM
The Airport at San Antonio Presented by Mastercard
samikeyp
09-24-2005, 11:39 AM
No Direct Flights airport.
You don't want a direct flight....you want a nonstop flight...betcha didn't know there was a difference! :)
You can go nonstop all the way to Houston or Dallas...or if you are lucky, Memphis! :lol
There are some nonstop flights out of SA but not as many as people would like. That is what sucks about being so close to two major hubs.
More airline codes that don't make sense:
MCO-Orlando
MSY-New Orleans
BDL-Hartford
MCI-Kansas City
SDF-Louisville
Most are from the actual airport name (or former name) as opposed to the actual city.
The routing you don't want is Sioux City Iowa to Dickinson, North Dakota. Your tickets will say SUXDIK. :lol
FromWayDowntown
09-24-2005, 06:39 PM
ORD -- Chicago O'Hare is another one that's odd
and
LGA -- New York LaGuardia is another one that is drawn from the person for whom the airport is named.
TheWriter
09-24-2005, 07:37 PM
You don't want a direct flight....you want a nonstop flight...betcha didn't know there was a difference! :)
You can go nonstop all the way to Houston or Dallas...or if you are lucky, Memphis! :lol
There are some nonstop flights out of SA but not as many as people would like. That is what sucks about being so close to two major hubs.
More airline codes that don't make sense:
MCO-Orlando
MSY-New Orleans
BDL-Hartford
MCI-Kansas City
SDF-Louisville
Most are from the actual airport name (or former name) as opposed to the actual city.
The routing you don't want is Sioux City Iowa to Dickinson, North Dakota. Your tickets will say SUXDIK. :lol
San Antonio International Airport has added 5-6 new nonstop flights in the last three months.
MannyIsGod
09-24-2005, 07:42 PM
Here's some advice Buddy...
Don't argue the airline industry with someone in it...
:lol
Shelly
09-24-2005, 07:46 PM
When they add a direct flight to Orange County, I'll be happy.
TonyMontana
09-24-2005, 08:05 PM
they need a direct flight to fuckn cooba tambien...fuckin hurricanes messing with my boats...there's yayo all over the fuckn triangle...pissin me off...:pctoss
ShoogarBear
09-24-2005, 08:54 PM
You can go nonstop all the way to Houston or Dallas...or if you are lucky, Memphis! :lol
There're nonstops to BWI, fortunately for me.
tw05baller
09-24-2005, 09:17 PM
San Antonio Airport of Champions
ORD -- Chicago O'Hare is another one that's odd
ORD is from Orchard Place, the facility's original name when the Army owned it.
how about the "One Flight a Day Airport"
because I only see one flight either coming or going every day, they could put a playground on the tarmac and the kids wouldnt be bothered at all.
now DFW, theres an airport!
samikeyp
09-25-2005, 12:15 AM
San Antonio International Airport has added 5-6 new nonstop flights in the last three months.
yes I know,...I was making a joke.
TheWriter
09-25-2005, 12:26 AM
yes I know,...I was making a joke.
I know you were. But there are some people on this board who wouldn't and automatically assume such.
velik_m
09-25-2005, 03:38 AM
You don't want a direct flight....you want a nonstop flight...
Fuck that! I DEMAND my flight stops...preferably at the airport
:lol
Johnny Tightlips
09-25-2005, 09:47 AM
I ain't renamin' nothin'.
scott
09-25-2005, 07:12 PM
You don't want a direct flight....you want a nonstop flight...betcha didn't know there was a difference! :)
Well, I have to be quite frank with you, I do not want a non-stop flight. I want one that stops. Preferably at my destination.
NZHayden
09-25-2005, 08:38 PM
do international flights actually go in and out of san antonio?
samikeyp
09-25-2005, 11:56 PM
Well, I have to be quite frank with you, I do not want a non-stop flight. I want one that stops. Preferably at my destination.
:lol Good one.
Yes NZ, international flights do go in and out of SA. Mexicana Airlines and Aerolitorial have nonstop flights to Mexico City and Monterrey daily.
Useruser666
09-26-2005, 08:10 AM
N'sync International Airport
I'm surprised no one has said that yet! :lol
Clandestino
09-26-2005, 10:38 AM
do international flights actually go in and out of san antonio?
many to and from mexico....
ShoogarBear
09-26-2005, 10:57 AM
many to and from mexico....
And maybe even some to New Mexico
TOP-CHERRY
09-26-2005, 11:00 AM
And maybe even some to New Mexico
"There is a new Mexico??!"
samikeyp
09-26-2005, 11:17 AM
many to and from mexico....
Yes NZ, international flights do go in and out of SA. Mexicana Airlines and Aerolitorial have nonstop flights to Mexico City and Monterrey daily.
SpursFanDan
09-26-2005, 05:16 PM
Why does it need to be changed? To put more money into something thats not broke.
Lets just give it a nickname....how about SAX.
TheWriter
09-26-2005, 05:17 PM
Why does it need to be changed? To put more money into something thats not broke.
Lets just give it a nickname....how about SAX.
Yeah, the city would go broke if they changed the name. :rolleyes
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