News Releases

A love letter to San José by Bay Area artists welcomes travelers

San José, Calif. – City officials, Airport staff, and travelers at San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) converge this morning near the entrance of Terminal B for a celebration characterized by “hugs and kisses.”  The City’s newest public art installation at SJC, titled “XO,” will be dedicated during a public ceremony that...

Airports Council International announces winners of annual Airport Service Quality awards

San José, Calif. – Airports Council International (ACI) World today announced the winners of this year’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, recognizing the best airports for customer experience worldwide, as selected by passengers. San José Mineta International won top honors in the 15 to 25 million passengers per year...

SJC's newest airline partnership adds routes to San Diego, Las Vegas and Dallas launching in June with introductory fares as low as $39* one way

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Bright yellow planes will fly from San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) for the first time as the Airport and Spirit Airlines announce the launch of new, nonstop service this June. The carrier will kick off with two daily flights to Las Vegas...

John Aitken part of first cohort of Silicon Valley’s elite leadership

San José, Calif. — San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) congratulates its Director of Aviation, John Aitken, for his inclusion in the first Silicon Valley Power 100, a list of Silicon Valley’s most powerful influencers and change agents. The inaugural honorees were selected by the editorial staff of Silicon Valley Business Journal,...

New amenity allows locals to offer cars by the day, week, or month at SJC

San José Calif. – (January 30, 2023): Today, 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 Turo hosts can share vehicles in an airport zone designated for peer-to-peer car...

Airport’s public profile reimagined with new brand name, logo, colors, and tagline

Artist’s conceptual rendering of an entrance sign at San José Mineta International Airport reflecting the new SJC logo.

San José, Calif. (January 23, 2022) – Today, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) announced its official changeover to a new brand identity. The comprehensive changes come after an extensive process by...

SJC Becomes Inaugural Bay Area Gateway for Low-Cost, Transpacific Travel

San José, Calif. — 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 new era of low-cost travel options between Northern California and Asia.

To mark...

Plan ahead for a travel experience that’s smooth as gravy

San José, Calif.—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 peak Thanksgiving travel period kicks off this Friday, Nov. 18, and SJC is ready to welcome more than 438,000 passengers over the 12 days...

Flights begin Dec. 12 and increase to five weekly starting Jan. 11

San José, Calif.—Before its new nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) has even begun, ZIPAIR Tokyo announced it will increase frequency on the new route to five weekly flights beginning Jan. 11, 2023. Initial service begins on Dec. 12, 2022, with three weekly...

Innovative airline will launch Silicon Valley service Dec. 12 with promotional fares

San José, Calif.—Japanese low-cost carrier ZIPAIR Tokyo will launch its previously-announced nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) on Dec. 12, 2022. To celebrate the launch of the service to Mineta San José airport, ZIPAIR will offer a limited time...

Airport expands commitment to sustainability by switching to San José Clean Energy’s TotalGreen service

San José, Calif. – As of July 1, 2022, Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) upgraded to San José Clean Energy’s (SJCE) TotalGreen service for all City-owned buildings at the Airport. TotalGreen provides 100% percent renewable, emission-free energy from renewable sources such as sunlight and wind, thus...

SJC has been named the most efficient airport in the 5-15 million passengers category in North America

San José, Calif. – 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 the most efficient airport in the 5-15 million passengers category in North America, based...

Passengers invited to participate for a chance to win a $500 grand prize Aug. 19-25

San José, Calif. – Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) announced plans to celebrate National Aviation Week by hosting its first-ever QR Code Scavenger Hunt. Starting Friday, Aug. 19, SJC passengers will have the opportunity to search for clues throughout the terminals for a chance to win one of three prizes: a grand prize...

Engineering News-Record California recognizes the team effort led by Overaa Construction for delivering a groundbreaking fire station at SJC

San José, Calif. – ENR California, one of the construction industry's most authoritative publications, has awarded Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility (ARFF) Fire Station 20 its Award of Merit in the Airport/Transit category...

Leading rating agency released a report raising its long-term rating to 'A' from 'A-' on outstanding San José Airport Revenue Bonds

San José, Calif. – On June 23, 2022, S&P released a report raising its long-term rating to 'A' from 'A-' on outstanding Airport Revenue Bonds for Mineta San José International Airport (SJC). The outlook remains stable.

SJC Airport Director John Aitken said, “This news is...