The Alamo City kicked off its new flights with Air Canada on Monday with a full plane at San Antonio International Airport, but the long-term success of that new nonstop service to Toronto will be critical as local leaders work to attract more airlines and flights.

Several San Antonio officials gathered at the airport to welcome the inaugural Air Canada flight and some 70-plus passengers. Among them was San Antonio Tourism Council President and City Council candidate Marco Barros, who cautioned…