Texas Border Business
Laredo, Texas — The City of Laredo and Laredo International Airport hosted a grand opening ceremony for Chick-fil-A Marketplace on Tuesday, May 31st on the first-floor passenger terminal. The amenity is now open to the public and is located on what was previously occupied by Hertz-Rent-A Car. During the ceremony, City leaders including Mayor Pete Saenz and Council Members Alberto Torres, Jr. and Ruben Gutierrez, Jr. praised the airport and Chick-fil-A’s staff for their endeavors in creating better experiences for travelers who pass by the terminal. Others who participated in the ceremony included Interim Airport Director, Gilberto Sanchez, and Chick-fil-A Restaurant Operator, Marty Speer. The ceremony concluded by having a ribbon-cutting celebrating the airport’s latest milestone.
On May 2, 2022, the Laredo City Council passed a motion for the City to execute a Food Service Agreement between the Laredo International Airport and Chick-fil-A Marketplace to provide prepared lunch food items and non-branded drinks. It will be open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM for all travelers. Previously, the airport only provided food and drinks through vending machines. The lease term will last one year with an option to renew.
With an objective to enhance travelers’ experience, the Laredo International Airport is continuously working on its Terminal Improvement Program, which involves a building expansion and reconfiguration on the north side of the facility. This project will include the relocation and expansion of the TSA Security Screening Checkpoint (SSCP), modernization of the existing passenger terminal, remodeled and expanded restrooms, a dedicated meet and greet area, a nursing mothers’ room, and an adult changing room as well as an improved concession space with new restaurants. The grand opening of Chick-fil-A is considered a preview of what is to come at the Laredo International Airport.
