San Francisco International Airport
Coverage of San Francisco International Airport in the Nexus archive.
- 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.