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SJC receives top honors for video and film production by ACI-NA

Photo credit: ACI-NA

Pictured left to right: Kate O'Rourke, Chair, Marketing, Communications, and Customer Experience Steering Group ACI-NA; Jill Stone, Marketing Manager SJC; Scott Wintner, Marketing & Communications Deputy Director SJC; Scott Elmore, Vice President, Communications and Marketing ACI-NA  

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Plan ahead for a hassle-free travel experience

San José, Calif. – With the rise in passenger traffic to and from Silicon Valley, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) anticipates a busy holiday season ahead. The peak travel period for Thanksgiving is set to begin today, Friday, Nov. 17, extending over 12 days through Tuesday, Nov. 28.

“Even with our reputation for being the best and most reliable Midsize U.S....

Wall Street Journal 2023 rankings latest to recognize SJC’s reliability and convenience

San José, Calif. — San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) has been recognized as the Best Midsize Airport in the United States, according to the Wall Street Journal's 2023 Airport Rankings. The rankings, which assess the 50 busiest U.S. airports across 30 factors — including on-time performance, security waits,...

SANTA CLARA, CA — Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Anna Eshoo (CA-16), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) today 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 Mayor Matt Mahan and SJC Airport Director John Aitken in...

San José Mineta International Airport hosts local tech startup for live demonstration   

SAN JOSE, CA – Today, 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...

SJC Travelers can now book a carwash and reserve parking at both Terminals A & B

SAN JOSE, CA – Officials at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) announce today that the Airport has upgraded its onsite Parking program with the expansion of its Online Parking Reservation System and the addition of Future Wash exterior car washing service.

The Airport has added its Terminal A Parking Garage, or Hourly Lot 2, to...

SJC expects a strong finish to Summer 2023

SAN JOSE, CALIF. – Officials at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) expect tomorrow, September 1, to be the busiest travel day for the Labor Day holiday travel period this year.

The Airport projects 21,725 outbound travelers compared to 21,690 outbound travelers on the Friday before Labor Day last year in 2022, and 15,848 on the same day in 2021. Next Friday, September...

Travelers can have free professional photos taken in front of “XO” Sculpture in honor of hit song

SAN JOSE, CALIF.  – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is harnessing the energy of Silicon Valley to welcome Beyoncé’s “BeyHive” – as her fans are known – to have free professional photos taken in front of its “XO” public art sculpture.  The event will take place on the Airport’s Terminal B...

(Left to right): Carol Langdon, Megan Kennedy, Rebekah Bray, George Kennedy, Janelle Adams, John Aitken, Ebon Glenn,  Brian Laliberte, Benedikt Reifler, Preston Stohs  

View Photo Gallery: SJ Mac + Cheese Grand Opening Celebration 

SAN JOSE, CALIF. – San José Mineta International Airport and Elevate Gourmet Brands celebrated the long-awaited grand opening of San José Mac + Cheese Kitchen today in the Airport's...

Second annual event extends August 19 - September 4 with prizes valued up to $500

SAN JOSE, CALIF. – 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 its passengers with the second annual SJC National Aviation Week Scavenger Hunt. Starting today, SJC passengers will have the...

Record days in June; Passenger volumes holding steady at over 1 million per month  

SAN JOSE, CALIF. – 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 from June 2022.

For the Fiscal Year 2022-23 (FY23), which extended from July 1, 2022, through June 30,...

Airport Director John Aitken honors Helen Moreno for her selfless service to SJC passengers

San José Mineta International Airport Director John Aitken and Helen Moreno

SAN JOSE, CALIF. – Leadership at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) reinforced the Airport’s dedication to outstanding customer experience by honoring one of its staff members with an elusive Director’s Award. The award, presented to...

Handmade bracelets help Airport share excitement for weekend concerts

San José Mineta International Airport will trade these handmade friendship bracelets with Swift fans Thursday in Terminal B Baggage Claim. 

SAN JOSE, CALIF. – “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...

SJC shares insights and tips for Independence Day holiday travel

SAN JOSE, CALIF. – Officials at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) announce that its Fourth of July holiday travel period commences today and extends through July 6th. Peak travel for the seven-day holiday travel period is expected today, Friday, June 30th, and on Thursday and Friday of next week, July 6th and 7th, respectively.

The...

Live performers to spend a day serenading travelers in tandem with festivities in San José and more than one thousand cities worldwide

San José, Calif. – Today, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) will host 11 local acts who will perform at the Airport as part of the City's Make Music San José program. The program coincides with festivities in more than one thousand cities worldwide as part of Make Music...