News Releases

Leading international restaurant company celebrates continued success of first in-terminal restaurant and grab-n-go outpost

San José, Calif. – Trader Vic’s announces the 1st year anniversary celebration of its two restaurant offerings at Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) – the Outpost Grab ‘N Go and full-service restaurant. The San José Airport locations serve as an extension of the legendary Trader...

Focus remains on health and safety as passenger traffic increases

SAN JOSE, CA – 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, which extends from Thursday, May 26, through Monday, May 30, SJC expects to see...

Connection between Mineta San José International Airport and Diridon Station would seamlessly join the city’s main transportation hubs

SAN JOSE, CA – The City of San José Department of Transportation has released a request for proposals (RFP) to develop a grade-separated transit solution to connect Mineta San José International Airport with Diridon Station near the city’s downtown. The City will select up to two...

Mayor, City leaders, FAA representatives cut ribbon at relocated airport fire station

SAN JOSE, CA – Today, Mayor Sam Liccardo, the FAA’s Western-Pacific Region Director Mark McClardy, and leadership from the City of San José gathered to cut the ribbon at Fire Station 20, located at Mineta San José International Airport (SJC). After serving the Airport for nearly 60 years, the newly relocated Station 20 is now housed...

New daily flights between Silicon Valley and “Tracktown, USA” starting this summer

San José, Calif. – Starting June 5, Silicon Valley’s airport will offer new nonstop service to Tracktown, USA, when Southwest Airlines launches daily flights between Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Eugene Airport (EUG).

Eugene, home of the University of Oregon and seedbed for the creation of Nike, is renowned for its...

Airport Leans into Technology for Passengers Wanting Mobility Assistance

SAN JOSE, CA – This weekend, travelers at Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) can choose a new, tech-forward option for arriving at their boarding gates. Beginning Friday, March 11th, through the 14th, the Airport is testing the use of no-fee, walk-up, autonomous power chairs made by mobility device developer, WHILL, a Tokyo-based company...

-To accommodate increased demand, Airport Dimensions is expanding The Club SJC to a second location -

Plano, TX – October 9, 2019 – Airport Dimensions, previously known as Airport Lounge Development, an award-winning market leader of premium shared-use lounges, today announced a second lounge location at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport opening on October 10, 2019. The lounge provides seating for 88...

-- Southwest will become the second SJC carrier serving all four main Hawaiian Islands nonstop in January 2020 --

San Jose, Calif. – Southwest Airlines announced today the addition of new nonstop flights to Kona (KOA), on the Island of Hawaii, and Lihue, Kauai (LIH) from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) beginning in January 2020. With the addition of these two nonstop destinations, Southwest becomes the...

-- Nonstop Flight between Silicon Valley and Silicon Valley of the North is a Key Connection for U.S. and Canada Tech Travelers; Air Canada Expands its Investment at SJC Following Success of Vancouver Flights Since 2016 --

San Jose, Calif. – Air Canada announced today the launch of nonstop service to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to begin May 4, 2020. The...

-- Just in Time for Summer Travel and Continued Passenger Growth --

  San José, Calif. – Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) reached an important milestone yesterday in commissioning a $58 million Interim Gates Facility, which was designed and constructed to support current and near-term passenger growth. More than 200 City, Airport, business, and design and construction trade partners joined the grand...

-- SJC is Ready for Summer Travelers with More Flights and New Gates --

 San Jose, Calif. - Summer travelers have more reasons to choose Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) with Southwest Airlines' launch yesterday of nonstop flights to both Nashville and Raleigh/Durham. Daily, year-round, service to Nashville is just the ticket to get travelers to sing a new tune with all that the musical city offers to first-time...

Fleet of Proterra zero-emission buses another step forward in achieving Climate Smart San José Goals

San José, Calif. –  May 3, 2019 – Today, San José Mayor Sam Liccardo led the commissioning of Mineta San José International Airport’s (SJC) brand-new fleet of 10 battery-electric, zero-emission buses that will transport passengers and their luggage between SJC’s parking lots, rental car garage, and terminals....

-- More Flight Times and Frequency to SoCal with Four Daily Flights --

 San Jose, Calif. – Southwest Airlines® today launched nonstop service to Long Beach Airport from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), offering more flight times and frequency to this popular Southern California airport. Bookings are available at Southwest.com or by phone at 800-IFLY-SWA. 

“Southwest has added important new service between...

-- Just in Time for Summer Travel:Honolulu Starts May 5; Maui Launches May 26 --

 San Jose, Calif. – Southwest Airlines® announced today the launch of nonstop service in 2019 from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to two airports in the Hawaiian Islands: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to begin on May 5, and Kahului Airport on Maui (OGG) on May 26, respectively. Introductory fares...

-- Bay Area’s No. 2 airport has been one the fastest-growingin the U.S. over the past three-year period --    

San José, Calif. – Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) reached a new passenger record in 2018 by serving 14,319,292 million departing and arriving passengers, a 14.7 percent increase and a new record of 1.8 million more customers choosing SJC for their travel plans over 2017. SJC also marked six...