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Celebrations Mark the Launch of Nonstop Services to Baltimore-Washington, Los Angeles and Portland
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, Spirit has expanded its SJC service with new flights to Baltimore-Washington (BWI), Los Angeles (LAX) and Portland, Oregon (PDX). The new routes are accompanied by increased flight frequencies to Las Vegas (LAS) and San Diego (SAN).
“The addition of these new nonstop flights by Spirit Airlines is a significant milestone for San José Mineta International Airport and our community. It not only enhances our connectivity to key destinations but also underscores our commitment to providing travelers with more options and convenience. We are thrilled to celebrate this expansion and look forward to the positive impact it will have on our residents and visitors alike," said San José City Manager Jennifer Maguire.
To celebrate, area travelers are invited to participate in the Airport’s first “Spiritaneous” Sweepstakes named for the spontaneous trip the winning participant will take immediately after the event. The prize comprises a roundtrip for two (2) to Los Angeles (LAX) on Thursday, June 13, and includes a four (4) day SJC parking pass. Participants can enter for a chance to win by showing up on Thursday, June 13, from 1:30-2 p.m. near the Spirit ticket counters located in Terminal A. The winner will be selected and announced by a Spirit representative just after 2 p.m. and must be present to win. Visit SJC Spiritaneous for official rules and details.
"Being a passenger on a first flight is always memorable and celebrating is an important part of this experience," said SJC Director of Aviation Mookie Patel. "Our team is committed to providing an exceptional customer experience at SJC for every traveler, whether on business or budget, ensuring our passengers will always remember their journey."
Along with the “Spiritaneous” giveaway, SJC and Spirit commemorated the inaugural flights on June 5 with festive events in the terminals throughout the day. Passengers traveling through SJC enjoyed decorations that reflect the spirit of the new destinations, accompanied by SJC and Spirit Airlines branded gifts.
“We look forward to celebrating the launch of our new low-fare flights to Baltimore (BWI), Los Angeles (LAX), and Portland (PDX) with San José’s most spontaneous travelers and can’t wait to welcome the lucky winner onboard our flight to LAX,” said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines. “SJC travelers have trusted us to give them the best value to great destinations, supporting our growth at San José Mineta International Airport.”
Flight times, fares and reservations for Spirit Airlines flights are available at spirit.com.
About San José Mineta International Airport (SJC): Fly Simple
Fueled by a culture of innovation, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the Bay Area's easiest and most dependable Airport due to its medium size, simple layout, temperate climate and location. SJC is located just minutes from downtown San José – the Bay Area’s largest city and the Capital of Silicon Valley. SJC is a self‐supporting enterprise owned and operated by the City of San José. In 2023, SJC welcomed more than 12 million passengers and was rated the Best Midsize Airport in the U.S. by Wall Street Journal. SJC currently offers nonstop service to more than 40 domestic and international destinations. The Airport’s two fixed-base operators, as well as several corporate aviation tenants, serve the business aviation needs of Silicon Valley; corporate and general aviation traffic represents more than a quarter of aircraft operations at SJC. In 2024, SJC is celebrating 75 years of connecting the Bay Area with the world. For more information and to connect with SJC on social media, visit flysanjose.com.
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