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News Releases/Announcements

5/09/13: All Nippon Airways to Resume San José-Tokyo Service on June 1, 2013
5/07/13: Win a Vacation for Four and Flyaway from Silicon Valley Airport this Summer
5/01/13: Silicon Valley Airport Joins With Virgin America to Offer More Nonstop Service to Los Angeles
4/30/13: Silicon Valley Airport Information Now Available Via Smartphone
4/26/13: SJC Information on ANA Cancelled Flights and Preparations to Return Dreamliner Fleet to Service
4/17/13: Mineta San Jose International Airport Welcomes Signature Flight Support
3/26/13: Spring Break Travel Advice
2/25/13: Update on ANA Flight Cancellations
2/8/13: A Major Upgrade to Silicon Valley Airport’s West Side Moves Closer to Reality with Notice of Intended Award
2/7/13: Update on ANA Flight Cancellations
2/4/13: Virgin America Announces Launch of New Service from Silicon Valley’s Airport
2/1/13: Silicon Valley’s Airport Staff Serve Not Your Ordinary Plane Food to Family Supportive Housing Residents
1/28/13: Update on ANA Flight Cancellations
1/22/13: Update on ANA Flight Cancellations
1/18/13: Updated Information on ANA Flight Cancellations
1/18/13: SJC update on ANA Flight Cancellations
1/17/13: SJC update on ANA and Grounding of Dreamliner Fleet
1/16/13: SJC Info. on ANA and Grounding of Dreamliner Fleet
1/11/13: Silicon Valley’s Airport Welcomes All Nippon Airways and New Nonstop Service to Tokyo
1/9/13: The Club at SJC Opens at Silicon Valley’s Airport

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+ News Release Archive

+ 2012


12/3/12: Silicon Valley’s Airport Receives Partnership Award from Transportation Security Administration
11/13/12: Thanksgiving Holiday Parking Offer and Travel Tips from Silicon Valley’s Airport
8/30/12: Silicon Valley’s Airport the Best in the State for On-Time Performance
8/21/12: Silicon Valley to Tokyo Flight to Start January 11, 2013
4/11/12: SJC Receives Award for Financial Reporting
1/18/12: Alaska Airlines Adds Daily Service to Reno
1/13/12: Delta Air Lines Moving to Terminal A Next Week at Silicon Valley’s Airport
12/21/11: All Nippon Airways Announces New Nonstop Service to Tokyo From Silicon Valley’s Airport

+ 2011


12/21/11: All Nippon Airways Announces New Nonstop Service to Tokyo From Silicon Valley’s Airport
11/14/11: Thanksgiving Travel Advice from Silicon Valley’s Airport – More Parking Lots, Plan Ahead, Get to the Airport Early
11/01/11: Alaska Airlines Adds Nonstop Service to Honolulu From Silicon Valley’s Airport
10/11/11: Alaska Airlines Adds Silicon Valley-Palm Springs Service
09/06/11: Hawaiian Airlines Announces Launch of Silicon Valley – Maui Service in January
08/30/11: Alaska Airlines to Begin Daily Service from San Jose to Kauai and to Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii
07/14/11: Silicon Valley's Airport Receives $7.5 million from FAA for Airfield Safety Improvement Project
05/24/11: Memorial Day Holiday Travel Advice
03/25/11: Alaska Airlines Launches More Silicon Valley-Hawaii Service
03/03/11: Team San Jose names Bill Sherry as new CEO in Partnership with the City of San José
02/18/11: History Mural Reinstalled in Terminal A at Silicon Valley's Airport
02/11/11: Terminal B at Silicon Valley’s Airport Becomes the First New Terminal in the Western U.S. to Earn LEED® Silver

+ 2010


12/15/10: Holiday Travel Advice from SJC – Get to the Airport Early and Plan Ahead
11/19/10: Thanksgiving Travel Advice from SJC – Get to the Airport Early and Plan Ahead
09/30/10: Silicon Valley’s Airport Earns LEED® Silver for New Terminal B Concourse
09/16/10: Alaska Airlines Announces New Service from Silicon Valley to Guadalajara
08/31/10: Labor Day Holiday Travel Advice from Silicon Valley’s Airport
08/26/10: San José Airport to Close One Runway Next Week to Allow for Construction on Airfield
07/08/10: Three New Members Appointed to San Jose Airport Commission
06/16/10: Visit San Jose’s New Airport at Free SJC Community Open House
05/26/10: Memorial Day Holiday Travel Advice
05/25/10: PG&E Awards $133,869 for Energy-Efficient Modernization of Mineta San Jose International Airport
04/30/10: Volaris Starts New Service to Mexico from San José with First Flight to Guadalajara
03/22/10: Volaris Airlines Comes to San José Airport
03/11/10: ALASKA AIRLINES INAUGURATES HAWAII SERVICE FROM SAN JOSE
03/03/10: Budget and Policy Issues Affecting the Competitiveness of Mineta San José International - Presentation
01/28/10: San José Airport Terminal C Baggage Claim Closes Tuesday, February 2
01/27/10: San José Airport Passes Annual FAA Safety Inspection with High Scores

+ 2009


12/15/09:JetBlue Announces San José/Boston Service to Start in May
11/18/09:Horizon Air Adding Direct Flights from San José to Spokane
11/17/09:Thanksgiving Travel Advice from SJC – Get to the Airport Early and Plan Ahead
11/10/09:Alaska Airlines Announces New Hawaii Flights from San Jose
11/10/09:USO Opens Permanent Home in Newly-Opened Terminal at San José Airport
11/10/09:Google to Support Complimentary WiFi for the Holidays at Mineta San José International Airport
11/03/09:New Expanded Security Checkpoint Opens at Terminal A in San Jose Airport
11/03/09:Air Line Pilots Association Presents Annual “Airport of the Year” Award to San José
10/01/09:TSA Awards up to $21 Million for San José Airport Terminal B Baggage Screening System
9/16/09:San José Airport to Close One Runway for Two Weeks for Airfield Construction
9/2/09:"Nerd Bird" Flies Again: Alaska Airlines Inaugurates San José-Austin Service
9/2/09:More New Restaurants Open at Mineta San Jose International Airport
08/24/09:San José Airport Receives $7.2 million from FAA and Stimulus Funding for Airfield Safety Improvements
08/05/09:ALPA names SJC Airport of the Year
8/3/09:Horizon Air Expands Mammoth Mountain Service With Flights from San Jose.
08/01/09:Starting August 1, our Terminal A gates will be renumbered
7/15/09:Southwest Airlines begins using new concourse gates on July 15
07/09/09:First Six Gates of New Terminal B Concourse Open at Mineta San José International Airport
06/23/09:Installation of Airport’s “Hands” Public Art Starts
06/22/09:Alaska Airlines Announces New San Jose-Austin Service
05/13/09:San José Opens New Airport Ticketing Lobbies at Terminal A
03/02/09:San Jose Awarded $4.6 Million Grant for Airport Air Quality Improvement Program
01/21/09:US Bank Opens Eight New ATMs at Mineta San José International Airport

+ 2008


11/20/08: Thanksgiving Travel Advice for SJC– Get to the Airport Early and Plan Ahead
08/26/08: Getting away this Labor Day Weekend? San José Airport Advises Passengers to Arrive Early
08/13/08: 100% of SJC Shuttle Buses Now Clean-Air Vehicles
07/11/08: Horizon Air Brings Back Seasonal Nonstop Flights Between San José and Palm Springs
06/16/08: Horizon Air Expands Service with New Daily Nonstop Flight to Sacramento
06/10/08: New Airport Concessions for San José Approved
06/05/08: Kim Becker Promoted to SJC Assistant Aviation Director
05/29/08: Free Wi-Fi Now Available At Mineta San José International Airport
05/27/08: Airport Uses Sheep to Control Weeds
05/20/08: Airport Gears Up for Memorial Day Weekend Travelers
05/14/08: Airport to Close One Runway Two Weeks for Airfield Maintenance
02/26/08: JetBlue Adds New Nonstop Service for San José
02/06/08: Airport Takes Next Steps for Cleaner Air in San José
02/05/08: San José Terminal C Starts Coming Down Tonight

+ 2007


12/18/07: Holiday Travelers Advised to be Prepared
11/21/07: San José Airport Teams with Fairmont San Jose to Provide Airline Flight Schedules for Travelers
11/16/07: Thanksgiving Travelers Advised to be Prepared
10/12/07: San José Seeks Proposals for Airport Food & Beverage and Retail Concessions
10/10/07: Mineta San José Airport Recognized for Successful Clean Air Vehicle Results
10/01/07: More Airport Roadway Changes Coming to Mineta San José International
08/30/07: Relocated San José Airport “Cell Phone Waiting Area” to Open Next Week
08/30/07: Horizon Air Expands Service in San José with New Non-Stop Flight to Palm Springs
08/24/07: $725 Million in San José Airport Revenue Bonds Successfully Sold
08/14/07: $825 Million Airport Revenue Bonds Approved
08/10/07: San José Celebrates Major Airport Construction Milestone
08/07/07: Frontier Airlines Expands San José Air Service with New Non-stop Flights to Puerto Vallarta
08/07/07: San José Airport to Celebrate “Topping Out” of North Concourse Steel Work
08/06/07: San José City Council Appoints Two New Members to Airport Commission
07/31/07: Airport to Host Neighborhood Meetings about the New Airport
07/30/07: Parking Lot Entrance Changes at San José Airport Terminal C Tomorrow
07/27/07: San José Airport Gets Positive Bond Ratings
07/03/07: SJC Travel Tips and Security Updates
06/25/07: San José Airport Begins Next Major Phase of Construction
06/19/07: Media Advisory: Building a New Airport for San José and Silicon Valley
05/23/07: Guaranteed Parking and Improved Roadways at Airport Assist Travelers this Memorial Day Weekend
05/16/07: Delta Adds Four Daily Nonstop Flights to Los Angeles, Plus Third Flight to Atlanta
04/10/07: New Airport Faces to Enhance Air Service, Customer Service and Government Relations
04/04/07: Former Mayoral Spokesman Joins Mineta San Jose Internatinal Airport
02/13/07: New and Increased Low-Cost, Nonstop Service from Mineta San José International Airport
01/23/07: Registered Traveler Lanes Open at Mineta San José International Airport

+ 2006


12/20/06: Mineta San José International Airport offers the 12 tips for Christmas and New Year Holiday Travel
11/29/06: City of San José to Use Airport Curfew Funds for Community Programs
11/22/06: Mineta San José International Airport Has YourTicket for Savvy, Stress-free Holiday Travel
11/02/06: Airport Wants Your Vote to Bring New Airline to Silicon Valley
11/02/06: San José Approves Hensel Phelps to Manage Airport Improvement Program
09/14/06: Airport Rolls Out Advance Registration for National Registered Traveler Program
08/15/06: City of San Jose to Begin Negotiations with Hensel-Phelps Construction
05/25/06: Guaranteed Parking Available at San Jose Airport this Memorial Day Weekend
05/23/06: San José Airport Earns Top Marks in FAA Safety Inspection
05/11/06: Airport’s Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station Offers Drivers Options to High-Priced Fuel
04/20/06: TSA Announces Next Steps for Registered Traveler Program
02/07/06: Airport to Conduct Emergency Exercise ADVISORY
02/02/06: City of San José and American Airlines Celebrate 15 Years of Nonstop Service to Tokyo

+ 2005


12/20/05: ‘Tis the Season To Be Flying Mineta San José International Airport
12/07/05: American Airlines Renews Commitment to San Jose to Continue Service to Tokyo
11/15/05: Airport Receives Approval on Implementation Revisions to Master Plan
08/31/05: Mexicana Airlines Begins New and Expanded,Nonstop Service to Mexico from San José
05/26/05: Guaranteed Parking Available at SJC this Memorial Day Weekend
05/17/05: Hawaiian Airlines to Launch Daily Nonstop Service to Honolulu
05/12/05: San José First Airport on the West Coast to Offer Downloadable Flight Schedules
04/12/05: City Manager Names New Aviation Director
04/08/05: Southwest Airlines To Start New Daily Nonstop Service
02/07/05: Airport Receives Rebate for Energy Saving Efforts
02/07/05: Independence Air To Launch Daily Nonstop Service
01/10/05: JetBlue Airways To Add New Nonstop Service

+ 2004


11/18/04: Airport Is Prepared for Busy Thanksgiving Travel Period
10/01/04: Mineta San José International Airport Reopens Runway 30 Left
09/16/04: TSA Increases Level of Electronic and Manual Explosives Searches at U.S. Airports
08/25/04: San José Selected for National Airport Security Program
08/19/04: TSA to Require Boarding Passes at Security Checkpoints at San Jose Airport
08/18/04: Major Airport Improvements at Mineta San Jose Begin with North Concourse Groundbreaking
06/30/04: July 4 Holiday Rush on Final Approach at Mineta San José International Airport
06/23/04: Mineta San José International Airport Gets Green Light for North Concourse Design
06/03/04: TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Skyport Drive access to SJC opens
05/05/04: New exit ramp over Airport Boulevard underpass opens to east bound traffic
04/23/04: Underpass Opens at Mineta San José Airport
04/15/04: Airport Partners With Housing Department To Begin Construction In Historical Community
04/05/04: Northbound Route 87 between Taylor Street and Skyport Drive opens April 5, 2004
03/22/04: USO Services at Airport Re-Open at New Location
03/12/04: VTA announces ramp and lane closures for I-880/Coleman Avenue Project
03/10/04: JetBlue Airways To Launch Daily Nonstop Service Between San José/Silicon Valley and New York City
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