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Bustling terminals expected; travelers advised to plan ahead and bring REAL ID

San José, Calif. — San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is preparing for a busy Independence Day travel period, with holiday travel officially kicking off on Friday, June 27. SJC expects Thursday, July 3 to be the busiest day for departures, with over 21,000 travelers anticipated. Passengers traveling during this high-traffic period are...

San José Mineta International Airport gears up for a busy summer season as Hawaiian Airlines relocates to Terminal B

San José, Calif. – Beginning June 18, 2025, Hawaiian Airlines passengers traveling through San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) will begin using new gate locations.

Flights may depart from Gates 34–36 in Terminal B or Gates 14–17, which include gates located in Terminal A. Travelers are...

California’s top airport for on-time departures expects bustling parking lots and terminals

 

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is preparing for a busy Memorial Day holiday weekend. As the traditional start to the summer travel season, SJC expects to welcome over 300,000 travelers to the Airport during the nine days beginning on May 22.

Memorial Day travelers at SJC can expect the usual...

Airport enhances dining options with renowned local and national brands in latest terminal concessions expansion

 

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is excited to unveil its latest culinary additions for travelers, Pizza My Heart and Einstein Bros.® Bagels by SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide. The new terminal...

San José, Calif. – Travelers flying through San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) Terminal B starting this week may notice that their airline is in a different location than they're used to.

On April 26, Southwest Airlines began operating out of Gates 20 and 21.On April 30, Alaska Airlines began operating out of Gates 31 and 32.On May 1, Alaska Airlines will begin operating out of Gates 33 and 34.On May 3,...

REAL ID or passport required for domestic travel starting May 7, 2025 

San José, Calif. – Travelers flying through US airports, including San José Mineta International Airport (SJC), will require a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification (such as a passport or passport card) to fly within the United States starting next week.On May 7, TSA will no longer accept state-issued identifications that are not REAL...

“Perry” the chick, inspired by the Peregrine Falcon, joins flockmate Ernie and crew as SJC’s new sustainability champion

Perry the chick

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) today launched Clean SJC, a new employee-led initiative dedicated to keeping the Airport’s landside areas clean and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility. The Earth Day kickoff event brings employees...

Dress-up game is the latest iteration of SJC’s adorable chicks; turns creative license and over a million outfit combinations to budding designers!

 

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC)’s now-ubiquitous baby chicks—launched in 2024 for the Airport’s 75th anniversary celebration—today made a different kind of runway debut. Ernie’s Runway is a new digital platform spotlighting...

San José, Calif. – Continuing a year of milestones, during which San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) was ranked sixth for on-time performance (OTP) in the medium airport category by aviation analytics company, Cirium, today the Airport celebrates the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification of its new, 22,600 square foot Facilities Administration and Fleet Maintenance...

San José City Council approves proposals for $16.9 million in capital investment that will bring 12 new retail concession opportunities to Terminals A and B, engage 50+ local retailers

Plaza de San José rendering 

San José, Calif. – Following a comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, San José City Council has approved the selection of two partners, Hudson and Paradies Lagardère, to manage a new retail...

Firehouse Subs at SJC Terminal A, near Gate 11 

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is excited to unveil its latest culinary option for travelers, Firehouse Subs, operated by food and beverage concessionaire HMSHost, a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. Following a soft opening, the grand opening tomorrow, February 13 at 10 a.m., will feature a ribbon cutting and food samples...

 

San José, Calif. – Tomorrow, January 30, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) will open a new Cell Phone Waiting Area at 2470 Airport Boulevard—the northeast corner of the Airport. The new, larger space will streamline passenger pick-up and provide an easier experience for arriving passengers and their drivers.

The Airport Parkway Cell Phone Waiting Area (located east of the 87 overpass along Airport Parkway...

SJC welcomed over one million passengers in December 2024

San José, Calif. – Over 1 million passengers traveled through San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) in December 2024—a 4.9% increase compared to December 2023. This growth elevated SJC's total passenger count for 2024 to nearly 12 million, reflecting the Airport's ongoing appeal as a key Bay Area travel hub.

In addition to passenger traffic, overall...

Mookie Patel named a fresh face of Silicon Valley’s leadership

 

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) proudly announces that its Director of Aviation, Mookie Patel, has been named among the prestigious Silicon Valley Power 100 for 2025. This annual list, compiled by the Silicon Valley Business Journal (SVBJ), recognizes Silicon Valley’s most influential leaders and changemakers. Patel’s...

New flights will bring Delta’s peak summer daily departures to 23, serving seven nonstop destinations 

San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is pleased to announce that Delta Air Lines is adding a daily nonstop route to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS) after a five-year hiatus. Available for booking now, the flight will commence on May 7, 2025. Operated by SkyWest’s...