San Francisco International Airport
Coverage of San Francisco International Airport in the Nexus archive.
- BART service suspended between Antioch, Pittsburg stations
BART service between Antioch and Pittsburg/Bay Point stations was suspended due to an equipment problem on the tracks. Trains in both Antioch and San Francisco International Airport directions between the stations are out of service for an unknown duration.
- Family of man killed while towing cargo pallet at SFO files lawsuit, report says
The family of a man killed while towing a cargo pallet at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in January is suing the city and county of San Francisco and his employer. The lawsuit follows the man's death during work at SFO.
- 'It's Not Safe:' Immigrants warned about ICE agents at airports across country
State Senator Scott Wiener has urged immigrants with uncertain immigration status to avoid air travel due to recent ICE arrests at airports, including San Francisco International Airport. ICE operations have increased arrests and deportations at multiple airports nationwide.
- Woman at SFO arrested by ICE sent to detention facility
A Ukrainian woman named Iryna Gorb was arrested by ICE at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for overstaying her visa. Friends are seeking her release pending her removal hearing.
- Bay Area official responds after her video showing ICE agents tacking woman at SFO goes viral
A local leader in the Bay Area recorded a video of ICE agents arresting a Ukrainian woman at San Francisco International Airport. The video has gone viral, prompting the official to speak out about the incident.
- Ukrainian woman who overstayed visa detained by ICE at California airport as liberal city erupts
A Ukrainian barista and San Francisco resident was detained by ICE at San Francisco International Airport in a viral video. The incident occurred as the liberal city reportedly erupted in response.
- ICE arrest of Ukrainian woman at SFO captured on video
A Ukrainian woman was arrested by immigration agents at San Francisco International Airport, as captured on video, which has drawn attention and raised questions about the arrest's conduct.
- 'Unreal' ICE arrest at SFO caught on video
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest at San Francisco International Airport was recorded by a local Bay Area councilmember. The video shows plainclothes ICE officers restraining a Ukrainian woman on the floor.
- Video shows ICE agents in plain clothes detaining Ukrainian woman at SFO
A Ukrainian woman was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in plain clothes at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on Wednesday, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- 38-year-old Ukranian woman violently arrested at SFO
A 38-year-old woman from Ukraine was violently arrested by federal agents at San Francisco International Airport. The incident occurred on Thursday.
- Tesla Robotaxi service now goes to SFO
Tesla announced its Robotaxi service now extends to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The announcement was made via X by the Tesla AI account and reshared by Elon Musk, who highlighted the effort required to secure approval.
- United Airlines investigates after agent allegedly threatened to call ICE on San Ramon man, a passenger at SFO over ticketing dispute
A San Ramon man reported being offended and shocked after a United Airlines employee at SFO allegedly suggested calling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a ticketing dispute. United Airlines is investigating the incident.
- United Airlines investigates after agent allegedly threatened to call ICE on San Ramon man, a passenger at SFO over ticketing dispute
A San Ramon man reported being offended and shocked after a United Airlines employee at San Francisco International Airport allegedly threatened to contact U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a ticketing dispute. The incident is under investigation by United Airlines.
- United Airlines investigates after agent allegedly threatened to call ICE on San Ramon man, a passenger at SFO over ticketing dispute
A San Ramon man reported being offended and shocked after a United Airlines employee at San Francisco International Airport allegedly suggested calling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a ticketing dispute. United Airlines is investigating the incident.
- United Airlines investigates after agent allegedly threatened to call ICE on San Ramon man, a passenger at SFO over ticketing dispute
A San Ramon man reported being offended and shocked after a United Airlines employee at San Francisco International Airport allegedly threatened to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a ticketing dispute. United Airlines is investigating the incident.
- United employee threatens to call ICE on family during ticket dispute at SFO
A United Airlines employee at San Francisco International Airport threatened to call ICE on a family during a ticket dispute. The family was traveling to Montreal, Canada, when the incident occurred, according to Julio Varela, who reported the event to KRON4.
- Video appears to show United employee threaten to call ICE on customer
A United Airlines employee was caught on video threatening to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a passenger at San Francisco International Airport. The incident occurred last week, as reported in the article.
- TSA security to be privatized at Tampa International Airport under new federal program
Tampa International Airport will privatize most TSA operations under the TSA Gold+ program, a public-private partnership where a private company will manage security screening while the TSA retains oversight. The transition is scheduled for May 31, 2027, and aims to reduce risks from federal funding lapses and enhance customer experience through new technology. Employees face job uncertainties, with some retiring early due to the change.
- United Airlines says it will ‘look into’ worker’s threat to call ICE in viral video
United Airlines is investigating an employee who threatened to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a Mexican American man during an altercation at San Francisco International Airport. The incident occurred after Julio Varela expressed frustration over a ticket error for a flight to Canada.
- United Airlines says it will ‘look into’ worker’s threat to call ICE in viral video
United Airlines is investigating an employee who threatened to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a Mexican American man at San Francisco International Airport after a ticketing error. The worker told the man, Julio Varela, 'you don’t act like a citizen' during the incident.
- United investigates after agent allegedly threatened to call ICE on passenger at SFO
A San Ramon man claims he was offended and shocked after a United Airlines employee at San Francisco International Airport suggested calling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a confrontation over a ticketing issue.
- United investigates after agent allegedly threatened to call ICE on passenger at SFO
A San Ramon man reported being offended and shocked after a United Airlines employee at San Francisco International Airport allegedly threatened to call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a ticketing issue confrontation. United Airlines is investigating the incident.
- United worker has furious meltdown at California flyer and threatens to call ICE: ‘You don’t act like a citizen’
A United Airlines worker had an angry outburst at a flight in California, threatening to call ICE, as captured on video at San Francisco International Airport.
- Sailing vessel suddenly capsizes off California coast sparking frantic rescue mission
A sailing vessel suddenly capsized off the California coast near Coyote Point at 1:30 p.m., prompting a rescue mission. The incident occurred approximately half a mile east of San Francisco International Airport.
- SFO eyes launching a VIP terminal with private TSA screening for commercial fliers seeking luxury
San Francisco International Airport is seeking proposals for a new private luxury terminal that would allow commercial airline passengers to bypass traditional airport security lines and access their flights through a VIP-style experience for a fee.
- Flight of fancy: San Francisco moves to build private luxury airport terminal
San Francisco International Airport is seeking bids to build and operate a private luxury terminal, following similar initiatives in Los Angeles, London, and other cities. The terminal aims to offer a premium experience with reduced congestion and TSA line waits for those willing to pay a fee.
- 1 dead after rollover crash on Highway 101 near SFO
A man died after a rollover crash involving two vehicles on southbound Highway 101 near the San Francisco International Airport on-ramp. The California Highway Patrol Redwood City area office reported the crash occurred at 6:59 p.m. on Wednesday.
- I spent $500 on a cross-country red-eye flight in Delta's basic economy. I'm glad I didn't upgrade to a premium class.
A Business Insider reporter flew from San Francisco to New York City on a Delta Air Lines red-eye flight in basic economy for $500, finding the seat comfortable enough for sleep and expressing satisfaction with not upgrading to premium classes. The flight, which lasted five-and-a-half hours, utilized a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, and the reporter highlighted time-saving benefits of night travel.
- ‘It’s not fair, it’s not right’: SFO’s invisible workers have had enough
San Francisco International Airport's ground workers perform the most physically demanding labor but are among the lowest-paid staff. The workers express dissatisfaction, stating 'it’s not fair, it’s not right' and have had enough.
- Aviation officials in US turn to AI for combating runway issues
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is using artificial intelligence, specifically Palantir's AI tool Foundry, to analyze data and predict runway safety issues. The project, funded by a GOP-led megalaw, aims to reduce runway incursions by integrating scattered data sources and has already led to safety measures like banning parallel landings at San Francisco International Airport.
- I live next to a major airport, and vibe-coded a plane tracker that turns my ceiling into a live flight map
Software engineer Cameron Paczek created a real-time flight tracker that projects aircraft movements onto his ceiling using a Raspberry Pi, ADS-B radio, projector, and AI-generated code. The open-source project, named 'Skylight,' allows others to replicate it but Paczek has no plans to commercialize it.
- Comedian arrested at SFO claims he was 'tortured' in Bay Area jail, lawsuit states
A comedian was arrested at San Francisco International Airport and later filed a lawsuit claiming he was tortured at a Bay Area jail. Ahmed Ahmed alleges he was violently assaulted, abused, and falsely imprisoned at Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City.
- Measles case found in California after they passed through San Francisco Airport
A measles-infected individual passed through San Francisco International Airport and two San Jose grocery stores, prompting a health alert. The person, from Santa Clara County, was infectious at the airport between 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Thursday.
- Infectious measles carrier likely visited San Francisco airport, Bay Area county warns
Santa Clara County health officials are warning of potential measles exposure at San Francisco International Airport's international terminal and two businesses in San Jose. The alert follows reports of an infectious measles carrier likely visiting these locations.
- Infectious measles carrier likely visited San Francisco airport, Bay Area county warns
Santa Clara County health officials are warning of potential measles exposure at San Francisco International Airport's international terminal and two San Jose businesses. An infectious measles carrier is believed to have visited these locations.
- Santa Clara Co. resident confirmed to have measles: public health
A Santa Clara County resident has been confirmed to have measles, prompting public health warnings about exposure at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and local locations. The individual visited public places while contagious on June 8, according to the county's health department.
- Arizona man who left child porn at SFO hotel charged in multi-state probe: sheriff
An Arizona man faces charges after allegedly leaving child pornography at a San Francisco International Airport hotel, sparking a multi-state investigation. The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office announced the charges following a January 30 incident at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
- I built a ceiling projection mapping of the planes flying over my house
An individual living in the take-off path of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) built a ceiling projection mapping system to visualize planes flying overhead. The project was shared on Reddit and received 21 points with three comments.
- Pilot reports possible drone strike on United jet in California airspace
A United Airlines flight (United 1980) may have struck a drone at 3,000 feet while approaching San Diego International Airport. The pilot reported the incident to air traffic control, and the flight departed from San Francisco International Airport.