https://www.siliconvalley.com/2021/08/18/san-jose-airport-nonstop-chicago-flights-covid-recovery-travel-economy/ > SAN JOSE — American Airlines will launch nonstop flights to connect San Jose and Chicago, a welcome counterpoint to dreary months of coronavirus-linked travel restrictions and cutbacks. > “It is a pleasure to welcome American Airlines’ service to Chicago,” said John Aitken, San Jose’s director of aviation.