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Just in time for holiday shopping: baby chick merchandise available for sale to the public for the first time

Ernie plush toy lands at SJC's Hudson retail locations 

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with the Hudson Group to retail its beloved baby chick merchandise for the first time. The endearing chicks that launched SJC’s award-winning...

The Bay Area’s most on-time airport welcomes therapy animals, parking discounts and carolers to make the season bright 

San José, Calif. – Following a busy Thanksgiving week at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC), the Airport is prepared to welcome travelers for the December holiday season, with plenty of cheer in bustling terminals and parking lots for holiday travel between Thursday, December 19, 2024 and...

Pet parade, parking discounts and coloring contest will kick off the 2024 holiday season 

San José, Calif. – After a banner year in which San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) celebrated its 75th anniversary and added new low-cost flight options to six destinations, the Airport is readying for a busy holiday season. The Thanksgiving travel period officially kicks off this week, with a pet parade, parking...

22,600 square foot project is pursuing LEED Silver Certification

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is pleased to announce the official opening of its 22,600 square foot, state-of-the-art new Facilities Administrative and Fleet Maintenance Buildings, which are pursuing LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification. SJC celebrated the occasion today with a ribbon...

L-R: Heather Shelbrack, C.M., Chair, Marketing, Communications & Customer Experience Steering Group, ACI-NA; Gina Robles, SJC; Monique Yamamoto, SJC; Jill Stone, SJC; Kayla Renelle, SJC; Ana Maria State, SJC; Kevin M. Burke, President and Chief Executive Officer, ACI-NA; Scott Wintner, SJC; Julie Jarratt, SJC

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is happy to announce its win for “Best Overall...

Milestone marks progress toward carbon reduction goals

L to R: Kevin Burke, President and CEO, ACI-NA; Patrick Hansen, Environmental Program Manager, SJC; Mookie Patel, Director of Aviation, SJC 

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) has been upgraded to Level 2 certification in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program, receiving an award for the achievement this week at the Airports Council...

Labor Day visitors to SJC will have the chance to partake in National Aviation Week games, prizes

San José, Calif. – With Labor Day the last major three-day weekend of the season, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is preparing for a busy holiday week as local travelers head out of town for one last summer getaway. The team at SJC has compiled top tips for smooth and stress-free travel for the 9-day period...

Third annual event features prizes valued up to $500 

San José, Calif. – Beginning Monday, August 19, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) will be teeming with fun and games for its third annual National Aviation Week celebration. This year’s three weeklong festivities center around the Airport’s 75th anniversary. Passengers will have the opportunity to win prizes featuring SJC’s adorable baby chicken...

San José, Calif. – ZIPAIR Tokyo today announced the carrier's operating schedule to San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) for the 2024 winter season, ending March 29, 2025. Reservations and ticket sales for the winter season available now at zipair.net.

1. Operating Schedule: San José to Tokyo Narita

(December 9, 2024 – January 13, 2025)

*On/after January 1, 2025, flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays...

Bay FC Founders Drummed Up Excitement for SJC’s Bay FC Activation with Gate Giveaway

San Francisco, Calif. – Bay FC, the new women’s professional soccer franchise representing the Bay Area in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), in partnership with the SJC airport unveiled a 28-foot long Bay FC branded wallscape outside Terminal B featuring Bay FC players celebrating their inaugural season playing in San...

To Celebrate, America’s Greenest Airline Is Offering Fares Starting at $19*

View Photo Gallery: Frontier Airlines Ribbon Cutting Event

San José, Calif. – Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) made its return to San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) today with the launch of daily nonstop service to Denver International Airport (DEN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN). This is ahead of...

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is happy to announce that Spirit Airlines is adding a twice-daily nonstop route to Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), just one year after the airline began operations in San José. Available for booking now, the flight will commence on September 4, 2024. The new service will bring Spirit’s total peak daily departures to 13, representing 150% growth since...

Bustling terminals expected; Happy Tails parade to bring smiles and photo opps 

San José, Calif. – With the Fourth of July fast approaching, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is preparing for a busy holiday week and offering tips for smooth and stress-free travel. Peak travel days during the holiday week are expected on June 27 and 28.Nationwide, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expecting to...

New enrollment locations offer convenient options for consumers to enroll or renew in TSA PreCheck

WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, June 25, 2024 – CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), an authorized TSA PreCheck® enrollment provider, continues to expand locations to enroll and renew consumers in the Trusted Traveler program by opening 7 new locations. CLEAR now has 27 TSA PreCheck enrollment locations open across the U.S. The launch of the...

Spirit Airlines expands flights at San José Mineta International with three new destinations and partners with SJC for a ‘Spiritaneous’ giveaway

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is happy to welcome passengers traveling to and from the three new nonstop destinations introduced by Spirit Airlines, just one year after the airline commenced operations in San José.

Starting this month,...