News Releases

SJC expects a strong finish to Summer 2023

SAN JOSE, CALIF. – Officials at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) expect tomorrow, September 1, to be the busiest travel day for the Labor Day holiday travel period this year.

The Airport projects 21,725 outbound travelers compared to 21,690 outbound travelers on the Friday before Labor Day last year in 2022, and 15,848 on the same day in 2021. Next Friday, September...

Travelers can have free professional photos taken in front of “XO” Sculpture in honor of hit song

SAN JOSE, CALIF.  – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is harnessing the energy of Silicon Valley to welcome Beyoncé’s “BeyHive” – as her fans are known – to have free professional photos taken in front of its “XO” public art sculpture.  The event will take place on the Airport’s Terminal B...

(Left to right): Carol Langdon, Megan Kennedy, Rebekah Bray, George Kennedy, Janelle Adams, John Aitken, Ebon Glenn,  Brian Laliberte, Benedikt Reifler, Preston Stohs  

View Photo Gallery: SJ Mac + Cheese Grand Opening Celebration 

SAN JOSE, CALIF. – San José Mineta International Airport and Elevate Gourmet Brands celebrated the long-awaited grand opening of San José Mac + Cheese Kitchen today in the Airport's Terminal...

Second annual event extends August 19 - September 4 with prizes valued up to $500

SAN JOSE, CALIF. – SJC Airport is inviting the public to share its love for Aviation during National Aviation Week. Along with the history and magic of the aviation industry, the Airport is also celebrating its passengers with the second annual SJC National Aviation Week Scavenger Hunt. Starting today, SJC passengers will have the...

Record days in June; Passenger volumes holding steady at over 1 million per month  

SAN JOSE, CALIF. – Passenger volumes at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) have been strong and stable through the summer with the Airport reporting 1.12 million passengers in the month of June, a 4.6% year-over-year increase from June 2022.

For the Fiscal Year 2022-23 (FY23), which extended from July 1, 2022, through June 30,...

Airport Director John Aitken honors Helen Moreno for her selfless service to SJC passengers

San José Mineta International Airport Director John Aitken and Helen Moreno

SAN JOSE, CALIF. – Leadership at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) reinforced the Airport’s dedication to outstanding customer experience by honoring one of its staff members with an elusive Director’s Award. The award, presented to...

Handmade bracelets help Airport share excitement for weekend concerts

San José Mineta International Airport will trade these handmade friendship bracelets with Swift fans Thursday in Terminal B Baggage Claim. 

SAN JOSE, CALIF. – “Swifties” arriving Thursday afternoon at San José Mineta International  Airport (SJC) will have an opportunity to trade friendship bracelets with the Airport ahead of the Taylor Swift Eras...

SJC shares insights and tips for Independence Day holiday travel

SAN JOSE, CALIF. – Officials at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) announce that its Fourth of July holiday travel period commences today and extends through July 6th. Peak travel for the seven-day holiday travel period is expected today, Friday, June 30th, and on Thursday and Friday of next week, July 6th and 7th, respectively.

The Transportation...

Live performers to spend a day serenading travelers in tandem with festivities in San José and more than one thousand cities worldwide

San José, Calif. – Today, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) will host 11 local acts who will perform at the Airport as part of the City's Make Music San José program. The program coincides with festivities in more than one thousand cities worldwide as part of Make Music...

Spirit’s daily, nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas, and San Diego launches today

View Photo Gallery: Spirit Airlines Inaugural Flights

San José, Calif. – The Golden State and sunny Silicon Valley are shining brighter today as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) launches its new, nonstop service from San José Mineta International Airport (SJC). The launch introduces affordable travel options for South Bay...

Airport expects to see full planes over holiday travel period, encourages arriving early

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is preparing for a busy Memorial Day holiday weekend, inviting travelers to experience what it means by its newly branded tagline: Fly Simple. The Memorial Day holiday travel period extends from May 25 through June 2, with the busiest day expected to be Friday, May...

Healthy food and beverages for busy travelers; opportunity for local family business

San José, Calif. – Officials at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) today announced the opening of the Airport’s newest pair of concessions, Jamba and Runway Deli by WSE Group, Inc. (WSE). The new concessions in Terminal B combine to feature a full menu of refreshing and nutritious options for on-the-go meals, grab-and-go...

Jim Stump’s Kitchen + Taproom Spices Up Airport’s World Class Customer Experience

Ribbon-cutting participants (left to right):  Rebekah Bray, SJC Principal Property Manager; Sarah Imberman, Sarah’s Foods Pat Murray, SSP America, Deputy CEO; Cynthia Lohr, Owner, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines;  Councilmember Pam Foley; Jim Stump, Chef/Owner; Scott Wintner, SJC Deputy Director of Marketing & Communications; Councilmember...

A love letter to San José by Bay Area artists welcomes travelers

San José, Calif. – City officials, Airport staff, and travelers at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) converge this morning near the entrance of Terminal B for a celebration characterized by “hugs and kisses.”  The City’s newest public art installation at SJC, titled “XO,” will be dedicated during a public ceremony that includes...

Airports Council International announces winners of annual Airport Service Quality awards

San José, Calif. – Airports Council International (ACI) World today announced the winners of this year’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, recognizing the best airports for customer experience worldwide, as selected by passengers. San José Mineta International won top honors in the 15 to 25 million passengers per year...