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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...

San José Mineta International Airport hosts local tech startup for live demonstration   

SAN JOSE, CA – Today, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) hosts the Station Managers of each airline serving the Airport for a live demonstration of the BBGo Autonomous Personal Mobility Vehicle by San José-based tech start-up, Blueberry Technology. The devices are meant to supplement mobility needs for those who do not...

SJC Travelers can now book a carwash and reserve parking at both Terminals A & B

SAN JOSE, CA – Officials at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) announce today that the Airport has upgraded its onsite Parking program with the expansion of its Online Parking Reservation System and the addition of Future Wash exterior car washing service.

The Airport has added its Terminal A Parking Garage, or Hourly Lot 2, to the...

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...