Spirit seeks San Jose-DC direct flight

Spirit Airlines, in partnership with San José Mineta International Airport (SJC), plans to apply to the US Department of Transportation to launch new, nonstop service between SJC and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). “Silicon Valley and Washington, DC, share significant ties in the technology industry. New nonstop flights between the airports that sit at the heart of these two communities would make travel easier and foster opportunity for better collaboration between these influential markets,” said Matt Klein, chief commercial officer at Spirit Airlines. “Our San José Guests have truly embraced Spirit during our first year of service at SJC,