Bay Area airports, passengers brace for FAA-ordered flight reductions
The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday added San Francisco Int'l Airport and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport to a list of 40 hubs that will see reduced flights due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Bird strike forces flight to SFO back to Philadelphia
Hassan Shahidi, president of the Flight Safety Foundation, gives insight on case of a bird strike forcing an American Airlines flight heading to SFO had to turn back to Philadelphia.
Flight from SFO to Baltimore returns to San Francisco over burning smell
The plane was scheduled to depart San Francisco at 9:10 a.m., but it is now delayed several hours.
Palestinian activist denied U.S. entry at SFO killed in West Bank
According to multiple reports, 31-year-old Awdah Hathaleen, was shot and killed on July 28 during a confrontation with Israeli settlers in the village of Umm al-Khair.
Contra Costa County authorities identify Delta Airlines pilot arrested at SFO
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department said it had been investigating 34-year-old since April.
Delta co-pilot arrested by federal agents after landing at SFO
The co-pilot was handcuffed and pulled off the flight by the agents, some of whom were identified as Homeland Security investigators.
Alaska Airlines says to expect delays following fleet-grounding IT outage
At least 70 flights were canceled and 120 more delayed across the entire airline due to the outage.
Oakland Port commissioners approve airport name change - and San Francisco is not pleased
Oakland's airport is one step closer to having a new name: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport.
Palestinians travelers detained at SFO airport, denied entry despite valid visas
Supporters of the visitors gathered at SFO's international terminal on Thursday.
British Airways flight attendant found dancing naked in bathroom on flight from SFO
A British Airways flight attendant was arrested after he was found dancing naked in a restroom during a flight from San Francisco to London.
Can a great opening weekend for summer travel last?
It's been a very good holiday weekend for travel, but can it last?
Woman charged with trying to smuggle 150 lbs of cannabis on SFO flight to Germany
San Mateo County prosecutors have charged a 34-year-old California woman with two felonies for allegedly trying to smuggle more than 150 pounds of cannabis onto an international flight.
United Airlines to offer more flights out of SFO
United Airlines announced Thursday that it will add more flights from San Francisco International Airport this year as travel demand rises.
Heathrow power outage disrupts flights worldwide, including at SFO
The shutdown of London’s Heathrow Airport caused ripple effects worldwide, including in the Bay Area.
Traveling to the UK? You'll need this document to enter the country
Bay Area residents planning an upcoming trip to the United Kingdom should know about a new travel requirement that grants entry into the country.
Bay Area WWII vet's remains recovered, returned to family after 80 years
He was only 20 years old when he went missing in action at the tail end of World War II in Germany. After being identified in June 2024, Yuen Hop's remains have finally been returned to his family in San Francisco after nearly 80 years.
Man who groped woman on international SFO-bound flight pleads guilty
A man aboard a San Francisco-bound flight from South Korea pleaded guilty to sexual assault of another passenger, federal officials said Monday.
Air New Zealand SFO flight surprises passengers with Christmas party aboard plane
Passengers on the Air New Zealand flight flying out of San Francisco were in for a surprise on their journey to Auckland.
Busy Thanksgiving travel rush wraps up
One of the busiest travel days of the holiday weekend wraps up Sunday, when many people are returning home from their Thanksgiving getaways.
Thanksgiving travel ramps up at Bay Area airports
Oakland International Airport is quiet early Tuesday morning, as Thanksgiving travel is expected to ramp up.