SJC Becomes Inaugural Bay Area Gateway for Low-Cost, Transpacific Travel San José, Calif., 2022-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Japanese carrier ZIPAIR Tokyo’s inaugural flight from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) touched down at Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) this morning, marking the return of nonstop service between Silicon Valley and Japan and a… Read the full press release
Plan ahead for a travel experience that’s smooth as gravy San José, Calif., 2022-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — With passenger traffic to and from Silicon Valley now at its highest level since 2019, Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) expects to be busier this holiday season than it has been for some time. The… Read the full press release
San José, Calif., 2022-Nov-09 — /Travel PR News/ — As of last night, a popular destination for Bay Area travelers became even more accessible for passengers flying out of Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), with the inauguration of Southwest Airlines flights to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP). “We are excited to add… Read the full press release
SJC has been named the most efficient airport in the 5-15 million passengers category in North America San José, Calif., 2022-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Transport Research Society (ATRS), one of the most reputable aviation research societies, has awarded Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) the 2022 Airport Efficiency Excellence Award, for being… Read the full press release
Nonstop flights connecting Silicon Valley and London resumed June 13 San José, Calif., 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — A familiar tail returned to the flight line at Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) last night with the resumption of British Airways’ daily, nonstop service connecting Silicon Valley and London following a two-year… Read the full press release
San José, Calif., 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting Nov. 6, Southwest Airlines® will introduce new, nonstop flights connecting Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Palm Spring International Airport (PSP). “Greater Palm Springs has long been a popular spot for Silicon Valley travelers, and Southwest’s new flights will make getting there this winter… Read the full press release
SJC will become innovative airline’s gateway to Northern California in December San José, Calif., 2022-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In a press conference held earlier today (June 15, 2022) in Tokyo, Japanese low-cost carrier ZIPAIR announced plans to inaugurate new, nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Tokyo Narita International Airport… Read the full press release
SAN JOSÉ , CA, 2021-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) is helping travelers take the worry out of Airport parking by introducing online parking reservations. The upgrade is part of a full suite of state-of-the-art parking improvements introduced as the Airport prepares for a busy holiday travel period. Upgrades… Read the full press release
$1.2M in Private and Public Support Gets New Educational Play Space Off the Ground and in Terminal B San Jose, CA, 2021-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — As travelers return to Mineta San José International Airport, families with young children can now safely get their pre-flight jitters out thanks to a new play space created… Read the full press release
New pilot rideshare technology increases efficiency, safety, convenience San José, Calif.–, 2020-Sep-29 — /Travel PR News/ — With passenger traffic showing signs of improvement, Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) has partnered with Uber to make safe ridesharing at the Airport even easier. Travelers departing the Airport are finding that their wait times have been… Read the full press release
You are invited to view a virtual groundbreaking video of the new Fire Station 20 San José, Calif., 2020-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of San José, San José Fire Department and Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) are pleased to announce the groundbreaking of the new Fire Station 20 at SJC. Fire… Read the full press release
New international connection provides Silicon Valley travelers with more flight options to Latin America – San José, Calif., 2020-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Volaris announced new, nonstop service from Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Mexico City (MEX) today (August 17, 2020), with three weekly flights beginning Nov. 9, 2020. Mexico City will… Read the full press release
Carrier Now Offers Flights to Four Main Hawaiian Islands San Jose, Calif., 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines launches nonstop flights to Lihue, Kauai (LIH) and Kona (KOA), on the Island of Hawaii, from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) on January 19 and January 21, respectively. With the addition of these two… Read the full press release
WASHINGTON, DC, 2019-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (November 22, 2019), Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-19) announced that Mineta San Jose International Airport secured a $10,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to renovate the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting building – known as Fire Station 2.0. “These types of infrastructure… Read the full press release
Inaugural Service to El Paso from SJC began January 13; Southwest Now Offers 28 Nonstop Destinations from SJC San Jose, Calif., 2019-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® added another important destination to its growing list of cities available nonstop from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) on Jan. 13, 2019, with an inaugural… Read the full press release
Terminal A, Lot 2 – Day Rate Now $24! – Gives Travelers Another Convenient and Best-Value Parking Option During Construction San José, Calif., 2018-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) has reduced the daily parking rate in Lot 2, located at Terminal A, to $24 a day (a daily discount of… Read the full press release
Inaugural Service to Orlando on May 6 is Southwest’s Latest in Eight New Nonstop Destinations Launched from SJC in Spring 2018 San Jose, Calif., 2018-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® added another important transcontinental route to its growing list of cities available nonstop from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) on May 6, 2018, with… Read the full press release
Industry Leader and Experienced Manager at Silicon Valley’s Airport Selected after National Search San José, Calif, 2018-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Judy M. Ross, A.A.E., has been promoted to Assistant Director of Aviation for Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) by Director of Aviation John Aitken after a national recruitment. Ross has served as Interim… Read the full press release
SJC travelers to gain more international flavors, craft beer, and national favorites San José, Calif., 2018-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Silicon Valley airport travelers are set to gain several new places to eat well while on the move as global restaurateur HMSHost has secured a six-year contract extension valued at approximately $267 million. The San… Read the full press release
SJC travelers to gain more international flavors, craft beer, and national favorites SAN JOSÉ , CA, 2018-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Silicon Valley airport travelers are set to gain several new places to eat well while on the move as global restaurateur HMSHost has secured a six-year contract extension valued at approximately $267 million…. Read the full press release
Larger Aircraft and More Flights Require Enhanced Aircraft Emergency Response Resources San Jose, Calif., 2017-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — City of San Jose leaders gathered today at Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) Fire Station 20 to dedicate two new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles and demonstrate the continued and elevated safety… Read the full press release
New Flights to Atlanta, Cincinnati and Colorado Springs Extend SJC’s Number of Nonstop Destinations to 50; Additional Frontier Service Announced Even Before the Airline’s SJC Launch on October 5 San José, Calif., 2017-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — San José Mayor Sam Liccardo and Mineta San José International Airport’s (SJC) Interim Assistant Director of Aviation Judy Ross joined… Read the full press release
Carrier continues to grow its presence in California, making it the go-to airline for travelers living on the West Coast SEATTLE, 2017-Aug-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines this week begins daily, nonstop service from San Jose, California to Austin, Texas, and Tucson, Arizona. With these new flights, Alaska serves more destinations from Mineta San Jose International Airport than any… Read the full press release
Twice-Daily to Chicago and Once-Daily to Newark; Flights Begin March 9, 2017 San José, Calif., 2016-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — United Airlines today announced nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and both Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to begin March 9, 2017. Newark, United’s hub in the… Read the full press release
Marks 21 Consecutive Months of Passenger Growth San José, Calif., 2014-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) marked 21 consecutive months of passenger traffic growth in September 2014, with a 9.9 percent increase in travelers compared to the same month last year. SJC served 788,249 departing and arriving passengers in September, for an overall calendar-year-to-date… Read the full press release
San José, Calif., 2014-7-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) served 9,063,012 departing and arriving passengers in fiscal year 2013-14, which ended June 30, a healthy 6.8 percent increase compared to the previous fiscal year. Passenger activity grew in May and June by 3.1 percent and 8.9 percent year-over-year, respectively, marking 18 consecutive… Read the full press release
More Power Seating to Accommodate Passenger Growth on Future International Flights San José, CA, 2014-6-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The “Power Suite” is now open at Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) in Terminal B opposite Gates 17 and 18. The Power Suite (see pictures here) is a new 2,500 square-foot hold room with seating for 150 people. It offers… Read the full press release
Mark Kiehl Brings Broad Aviation Industry Experience to Silicon Valley’s Airport San José, Calif., 2014-03-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Mark Kiehl will join Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) as Air Service Development Manager starting April 1, 2014. Kiehl will manage SJC’s air service development program, to include attracting new and retaining existing domestic and international… Read the full press release
Hawaiian Also Serves Maui with Daily Nonstop Wide-Body Service San José, Calif., 2014-03-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Hawaiian Airlines will resume year-round daily nonstop wide-body service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Honolulu International Airport (HNL), with the first flight arriving SJC on May 16, 2014. This flight offers travelers easy connections via… Read the full press release
UPDATE No. 4 @ 5:30 a.m. – Final Update San Jose, CA, USA, 2013-12-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) staff and contractors worked around the clock to restore service to Terminal A after a water line rupture affected areas of the terminal on Dec. 16, 2013. Passenger operations have fully resumed in Terminal A in time… Read the full press release