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Federal Aviation Administration Grants Over $3.3 Million for Zero Emission Vehicles at San José Mineta International Airport

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SANTA CLARA, CA, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Anna Eshoo (CA-16), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) 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… Read the full press release

San José Airport Introduces BBGo Autonomous Mobility Vehicle for Enhanced Passenger Experience

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SAN JOSE, CA, 2023-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — 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 want… Read the full press release

SJC Airport Launches Interactive Scavenger Hunt for National Aviation Week Celebrations

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Second annual event extends August 19 – September 4 with prizes valued up to $500 SAN JOSE, CALIF., 2023-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — 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… Read the full press release

San José Mineta International Airport Reports Strong Summer Passenger Volumes and Positive Outlook for Growth

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Record days in June; Passenger volumes holding steady at over 1 million per month  SAN JOSE, Calif., 2023-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — 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… Read the full press release

San José Airport Welcomes “Swifties” with Handmade Friendship Bracelets Ahead of Taylor Swift Eras Tour Performances

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Handmade bracelets help Airport share excitement for weekend concerts San José, Calif., 2023-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — “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 Tour performances, scheduled at nearby Levi’s Stadium this weekend. A… Read the full press release

San José Mineta International Airport Prepares for Busy Fourth of July Travel Period with Increase in Passenger Traffic

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SJC shares insights and tips for Independence Day holiday travel San José, Calif., 2023-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Officials at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) announce that its Fourth of July holiday travel period commences and extends through July 6th. Peak travel for the seven-day holiday travel period is expected today, Friday, June… Read the full press release

SJC and Turo Partner to Offer Convenient and Diverse Vehicle Exchanges for Travelers

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New amenity allows locals to offer cars by the day, week, or month at SJC San José Calif., 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (January 30, 2023), San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) and Turo, the world’s largest peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace, announce the availability of vehicle exchanges from approved areas at the Airport. The partnership means… Read the full press release

Mineta San José International Airport welcomes Japanese carrier ZIPAIR’s inaugural flight from Tokyo

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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

Mineta San José International Airport ready to welcome more than 438,000 passengers this holiday season

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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

Mineta San José International Airport welcomes Southwest Airlines inaugural flight to Palm Springs

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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

Mineta San José International Airport recognized with 2022 Airport Efficiency Excellence Award by Air Transport Research Society

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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

Mineta San José International Airport welcomes resumption of British Airways’ nonstop service between Silicon Valley and London

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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

Mineta San José International Airport welcomes Southwest Airlines’ new nonstop flights to Palm Springs

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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

Mineta San José International Airport welcomes ZIPAIR plans for new, nonstop service to Tokyo

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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 International Airport expects busy Memorial Day holiday weekend

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Focus remains on health and safety as passenger traffic increases SAN JOSÉ, CA, 2022-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Passenger traffic at Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) is climbing toward Memorial Day weekend, and the Airport welcomes passengers back with health and safety measures deployed throughout its terminals. During this Memorial Day holiday weekend,… Read the full press release

Mineta San José International Airport introduces online parking reservations

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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

Mineta San José International Airport opens new play space created by Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose

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$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

SJC welcomes resumption of American Airlines’ services to Chicago

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American Airlines Restores Service to the Windy City from Silicon Valley San José, Calif., 2021-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Officials at Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) announced that daily nonstop service to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) resumes on American Airlines today (August 18, 2021). The expanded service between Silicon Valley… Read the full press release

SJC welcomes Delta Air Lines’ services between San José to Atlanta

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World’s Busiest Airport enhances global access for Silicon Valley’s Airport San José, Calif., 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ —Beginning tonight, travelers will enjoy even more access and ease when flying from San José to Atlanta. Officials at Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) announced today (August 5, 2021) that daily nonstop service to… Read the full press release

SJC welcomes Delta’s returning service to Minneapolis-St. Paul

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Silicon Valley and Twin Cities Reconnected with Nonstop Flights San José, Calif., 2021-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Officials at Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) today (July 19, 2021) announce the return of nonstop service to Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). The flight operates four times weekly, on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and… Read the full press release

SJC officially opens its “long-term” parking Economy Parking Garage

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SJC to Open New Parking Lot with Low Introductory Rate ahead of July 4th Holiday San José, Calif., 2021-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — With the recent uptick in passenger traffic and more travelers expected to travel during the summer months, many will be seeking convenient parking options at Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)…. Read the full press release

SJC welcomes JetBlue’s daily, nonstop service to Boston

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Resumption of airline service, long-haul flight signals return to normal for Airport and travelers San José, Calif., 2021-Jun-11 — /Travel PR News/ — This evening, officials at Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) welcome the return of JetBlue with daily, nonstop service to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). The flight represents SJC’s first… Read the full press release

SJC to welcome back passengers for Memorial Day Weekend

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Increased passenger traffic forecast for this holiday weekend and beyond San José, Calif., 2021-May-27 — /Travel PR News/ — As passenger traffic at Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) continues to soar into Memorial Day Weekend, the Airport continues to welcome back passengers with numerous health and safety measures deployed throughout its terminals. During the… Read the full press release

SJC hosts service dog training for Paws for Purple Hearts in honor of service men and women

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Paws for Purple Hearts chose Silicon Valley’s Airport as first airport to train service dogs San José, Calif, 2020-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — As Veterans Day approaches in November, one way Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) is honoring service men and women is by hosting service dog training for Paws for Purple Hearts (PPH)…. Read the full press release

Mineta San José International Airport and Uber make safe ridesharing at the Airport even easier

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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

SJC announces the appointment of Keonnis Taylor as Public Information Manager

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Welcomes Keonnis R. Taylor as New Spokeswoman San José, Calif.–, 2020-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) is pleased to announce that Keonnis Taylor has joined the Airport’s Marketing and Communications Division as Public Information Manager. Taylor was selected following a nationwide search, and now serves as the primary spokesperson… Read the full press release

Mineta San José International Airport welcomes Volaris’ nonstop service to Mexico City

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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

SJC requires wearing of face covering for members of the public and personnel inside Airport buildings

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Enhanced health and safety measure required to protect travelers and employees  San Jose, Calif., 2020-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting Monday, May 4, all members of the public and personnel at Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) will be required to wear a face covering inside Airport buildings. Acceptable face coverings include a scarf… Read the full press release

Mineta San Jose International Airport welcomes Southwest Airlines’ nonstop flights to Lihue and Kona, Hawaii

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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