Delta Adds Nonstop Flights From San Jose To New York JFK

SANTA CLARA VALLEY, CA — Mineta San Jose International Airport officials announced this week that new nonstop flights to and from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport will be available starting in June. Delta Air Lines will start the daily nonstop service on June 8.

JetBlue also offers daily nonstop flights between San Jose and JFK, while United Airlines and Alaska Airlines both offer daily nonstop flights to another airport in the area, the Newark Liberty International Airport.

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo thanked Delta for adding the new service, saying in a statement that New York is "the most sought-after destination for Silicon Valley business and leisure travelers."

Mineta San Jose International Airport has flights to 53 nonstop destinations and serves 12 million passengers annually, airport officials said.

By Bay City News Service

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