Doubletree Hotel San Jose is just 1/4 mile from the Mineta San Jose Airport. Here are some updates so you’ll know what to expect next time you fly in.

The modernization of SJC’s terminal facilities remains on schedule and on budget, and we’re moving quickly to the finish line next year. We’ll reach major milestones for the project in 2009, especially the upgrades at Terminal A that will be completed by the end of the year. Here’s a summary of what you can expect see this year at SJC, and you can check construction progress photos here.

Terminal A

New Ticket Lobbies to Open in May. The expansion and relocation of the Terminal A ticket lobbies to street level will be completed this spring, and we expect to open them for service in mid-May. The new ticket lobbies will have 60% more ticketing stations than we have now, and they will help our airlines serve passengers more comfortably and efficiently. In addition, when we’re done, Terminal A will have a longer curb for departing passengers to unload and conveniently check in at street level.

Expanded Security Checkpoint to Open This Fall. Once the ticket counters are gone from the second level this spring, we’ll start the renovations and expansion of the TSA security checkpoint in Terminal A. We’ll have space for eight new check-in lanes that will replace the six we currently have, and they will be wider with modern equipment. When the project is completed in November, check-in will be more comfortable and efficient with lots of room for passengers to line up in the security area itself.

Terminal B/North Concourse

Interim Opening of North Concourse of Terminal B This Summer. We will open five gates in the new North Concourse in July to serve Southwest Airlines while we work on Terminal A renovations. Passengers will be able get their first glimpse of the new terminal building, which will have a total of 12 gates when done next year. Until Terminal B is ready to completely open, Southwest passengers will continue to check in at Terminal A, and the airline also will continue to board passengers from its other gates in Terminal A.

Navigating Airport Roads
Our roadways have changed in recent months, and there continues to be heavy construction equipment using Airport roads. To help you navigate the Airport’s during our construction, here’s a map of the current Airport roadway configuration.