San José Airport Teams with Fairmont San Jose to Provide Airline Flight Schedules for Travelers
Hotel installs real-time flight information display in lobby

San José, CA – Guests and travelers at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown San José now can see real-time airline flight information displayed in the hotel’s lobby as a result of an innovative partnership with Mineta San José International Airport (SJC).

The hotel has installed two, high-resolution, 50-inch panels in the registration area that now display arrivals, departures, gates, and status information for all flights at SJC through a connection with airport’s information technology system. With accurate and current updates to airlines’ flight data at the hotel, guests can readily verify their flights prior to departing for the Airport.

“By working together with the airport, we’re able to give our guests better service and greater confidence about their travel plans, and this contributes to a more enjoyable experience in San Jose,” said Cyril Isnard, general manager of the Fairmont San José.

The Fairmont San Jose is the first to receive the flight information displays, and the airport is looking to expand the amenity to additional hospitality locations. The hotel purchased the two wall-mounted monitors for display that are similar to those used at airline terminals, and it pays a monthly service charge to the Airport.

“We’re very interested in pursuing innovations and technology in partnership with local hotels and convention centers to help our travelers,” said Vicki Day, SJC director of customer services. “By providing the most accurate information possible to our travelers, they can deal with any schedule changes before they leave for the airport.”

About Mineta San José International Airport
Mineta San José International Airport, a self-supporting enterprise, is owned and operated by the City of San José, California’s third largest city and the nation’s tenth largest city. SJC served nearly 11 million passengers and handled more than 200 million pounds of cargo in 2006. SJC has 189 flights a day on 13 domestic and international carriers to 30 nonstop destinations.

For more Airport information, visit www.sjc.org, or call Airport Customer Service at (408) 501-0979. Motorists can also tune their radios to 530 AM within two miles of SJC for current information on airport traffic, parking and security.

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