News Releases

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

San José, Calif. – Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) will begin daily nonstop service from San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) to five destinations this summer. In July, service will launch to Denver International Airport (DEN) and San Diego International Airport (SAN). In August, service will launch to Los...

Airport expects to see busy parking lots and terminals 

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is preparing for a busy Memorial Day holiday weekend. The Memorial Day holiday travel period extends from Thursday, May 23, through the following weekend to Friday, May 31. During this time, according to the information provided by the airlines operating at SJC, there will be 376,358 seats available...

Spirit Airlines launches three new routes from San José Mineta International Airport and adds more flights to existing destinations

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is excited to announce that its newest airline partner, Spirit Airlines, will add three new nonstop destinations from SJC this summer with the launch of flights to Los Angeles (LAX); Portland, Oregon (PDX); and Baltimore -...

Getaround launches carsharing option available at SJC 

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is pleased to announce a new carsharing service for travelers. Getaround, an innovative and eco-friendly peer-to-peer rental platform, is now available to provide additional transportation options for passengers traveling through SJC. This service complements the Airport’s existing carsharing offer,...

San José, Calif. – With Spring Break travel already in full bloom, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is ready to welcome the seasonal surge of passengers traveling through the Airport with an array of festive decorations and events.

The peak travel period for this Spring Break is set to begin March 29, extending over 17 days through April 14. However, travelers flying now through mid-April should plan ahead...

San José, Calif. – In a homage to its origins, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) has introduced a larger-than-life feature to its recently launched "Baby Chickens Take Flight at SJC" 75th Anniversary campaign. The installation, a 10-foot-tall inflatable baby chicken, has found a home in the Terminal B Baggage Claim area.

On Feb. 1, 1949, San José Municipal Airport opened its runways to commercial air...

San José City Manager Jennifer Maguire appoints Mukesh Patel to lead the ‘best midsize airport in the U.S.’ 

Pictured: Mukesh (Mookie) Patel 

San José, Calif. – After a nationwide recruitment, City Manager Jennifer Maguire has appointed Mukesh (Mookie) Patel as the City’s new Director of Aviation at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC). Patel will assume the Director role on March 18, 2024.

“Mookie...

SJC Unveils “Meet the Chefs” Live Events Series 

Left to right: James McGregor, Exectuive Chef at SSP America and Jim Stump, owner of Jim Stump's Taproom + Kitchen

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is excited to announce the launch of "Meet the Chefs," a new culinary program designed to enhance the passenger experience. This innovative series offers travelers the unique opportunity to...

SJC Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Events Honoring the First Flight to Land at San José Municipal Airport 

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is kicking off some egg-citing festivities to celebrate 75 years of service for the Bay Area community.

In tribute to its very first arriving passengers – a group of 2,550 baby chickens – anniversary events at SJC will feature creative...

New sixth weekly flight added to schedule for Summer 2024

San José, Calif. – ZIPAIR Tokyo has announced it will increase frequency on its route between San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) with the addition of a sixth weekly flight from June 1 through Sept. 30, 2024.

“Since ZIPAIR made San José its first Northern California gateway in 2022, its combination of...

Unwrap holiday surprises for an enjoyable Airport experience  

San José, Calif. – Anticipating a busy holiday season ahead, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is ready to welcome passengers traveling home – or getting away – for the year-end holidays. The peak winter holiday travel period is set to begin Dec. 15 extending over 13 days through Jan. 1.

“Holiday travel can be a hassle, even at the best...

SJC receives top honors for video and film production by ACI-NA

Photo credit: ACI-NA

Pictured left to right: Kate O'Rourke, Chair, Marketing, Communications, and Customer Experience Steering Group ACI-NA; Jill Stone, Marketing Manager SJC; Scott Wintner, Marketing & Communications Deputy Director SJC; Scott Elmore, Vice President, Communications and Marketing ACI-NA  

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International...

Plan ahead for a hassle-free travel experience

San José, Calif. – With the rise in passenger traffic to and from Silicon Valley, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) anticipates a busy holiday season ahead. The peak travel period for Thanksgiving is set to begin today, Friday, Nov. 17, extending over 12 days through Tuesday, Nov. 28.

“Even with our reputation for being the best and most reliable Midsize U.S....

Wall Street Journal 2023 rankings latest to recognize SJC’s reliability and convenience

San José, Calif. — San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) has been recognized as the Best Midsize Airport in the United States, according to the Wall Street Journal's 2023 Airport Rankings. The rankings, which assess the 50 busiest U.S. airports across 30 factors — including on-time performance, security waits,...

SANTA CLARA, CA — Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Anna Eshoo (CA-16), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration will distribute $3,334,533 to the San José Mineta International Airport for zero emission vehicles under the Airport Improvement Program. The representatives were joined by San José Mayor Matt Mahan and SJC Airport Director John Aitken in...