Air France 777-300ER Launches New SFO Suites
Air France launched daily Boeing 777-300ER flights to SFO, deploying its new 4-suite La Premiere first-class cabin to capture premium demand.
Aug 19, 20265 min
Airlines
United Adds 2 SFO Routes as FAA Eases Flight Limits
United Airlines is launching 2 new San Francisco routes after the FAA eased limits, but the carrier postponed 10 Chicago O'Hare routes due to caps.
Aug 14, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Approves New SFO Staggered Parallel Approaches
The FAA approved staggered parallel approaches at SFO, boosting the airport's clear-weather arrival rate to 40 flights per hour to mitigate summer delays.
Aug 13, 20265 min
Regulatory
United 737-800 to Launch CVG-SFO Nonstop Route
United will launch daily CVG to SFO flights on October 25, generating an estimated $36.4 million regional economic impact.
Aug 7, 20264 min
Airlines
Southwest Airlines Partners With Air Premia for Asia Access
Southwest Airlines has launched an interline partnership with Air Premia, connecting 120 U.S. cities to transpacific routes via three major gateways.
Jul 9, 20264 min
Airlines
SFO Flights Delayed: Runway 1R Work and FAA Rules Impact
Over 400 flights were delayed at SFO on July 6, 2026, as construction and new FAA staggered approach mandates reduced arrival capacity by 33%.
Jul 7, 20263 min
Airlines
SFO Flight Delays Quadruple Following FAA Runway Ban
Average delays at SFO have quadrupled to 20 minutes following an FAA mandate prohibiting parallel visual landings and ongoing runway construction.
Jun 23, 20264 min
Regulatory
United Elevate 787-9 Returns to Boeing for Repairs
United Airlines' first Boeing 787-9 with 'United Elevate' interiors is returning to Boeing's Moses Lake facility following persistent operational issues.
Jun 22, 20263 min
Airlines
FAA Parallel Landing Ban Causes Massive SFO Delays
The FAA's new staggered approach mandate at SFO has cut hourly arrival capacity by nearly 40%, triggering widespread flight delays and cancellations.
Jun 12, 20263 min
Safety
FAA Cuts SFO Arrival Rate to 36 After Banning Visual Rules
The FAA has capped SFO arrivals at 36 flights per hour following a permanent ban on side-by-side visual approaches and ongoing runway construction.
May 25, 20264 min
Safety
FAA SFO Arrival Rate Cut: Runway Work and Safety Limits
The FAA has reduced SFO's arrival rate to 36 flights per hour due to runway construction and new safety mandates, causing significant passenger delays.
May 24, 20263 min
Regulatory
United Expands SFO Hub to 19 Asia-Pacific Routes
United Airlines expands its transpacific network, offering flights to 19 Asia-Pacific destinations from SFO and adding new routes to Sapporo and Tokyo.
May 17, 20265 min
Airlines
United Adds Two Japan Routes from Chicago and San Francisco
United Airlines will launch new Japan routes from Chicago to Tokyo and San Francisco to Sapporo, becoming the first US mainland carrier to serve Hokkaido.
May 16, 20265 min
Airlines
Delta Offers SFO-Marrakech Flights From $790 Roundtrip
Delta and its SkyTeam partners offer San Francisco to Marrakech flights from $790, reflecting the industry's widespread fare unbundling strategy.
May 11, 20265 min
Airlines
Asiana A350 Triggers Alert with Low Altitude SFO Approach
An Asiana Airlines A350 is under FAA investigation after descending to 375 feet on approach to SFO, triggering a low altitude alert from controllers.
Apr 15, 20264 min
Safety
Alaska Lounge SFO Rejoins Priority Pass With Mandatory $15 Co-Pay
Alaska Airlines' SFO lounge has rejoined Priority Pass with a $15 co-pay, a move reflecting the carrier's significant reduction in flights from the...
Apr 11, 20264 min
Business
FAA Rule Change Cuts SFO Arrival Capacity, Increases Flight Delays
The FAA has permanently banned side-by-side landings at SFO, cutting arrival capacity by 33% and increasing expected flight delays for travelers.
Apr 4, 20264 min
Regulatory
FAA Cuts SFO Arrival Rate, Bans Side-by-Side Landings Amid Runway Work
The FAA has imposed new landing restrictions at SFO, cutting the arrival rate by 33% and causing significant flight delays during runway construction.
Mar 31, 20265 min
Regulatory
FAA Identifies 150+ Airport Hot Spots to Mitigate Runway Incursion Risk
The FAA has identified over 150 airport 'hot spots' to heighten pilot awareness and mitigate runway incursion risks through new procedures and technology.
Mar 25, 20265 min
Safety
United Deploys New Polaris Suites on SFO-IAH Domestic Route
United Airlines will fly its new Boeing 787-9 with Polaris Studio suites on domestic routes between San Francisco and Houston temporarily through April.
Mar 23, 20264 min
Airlines