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21 aviation articles tagged “sfo

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
Southwest Airlines Partners With Air Premia for Asia AccessAI illustration
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
SFO Flights Delayed: Runway 1R Work and FAA Rules Impact
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
SFO Flight Delays Quadruple Following FAA Runway Ban
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
United Elevate 787-9 Returns to Boeing for Repairs
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
FAA Parallel Landing Ban Causes Massive SFO Delays
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
FAA Cuts SFO Arrival Rate to 36 After Banning Visual Rules
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
FAA SFO Arrival Rate Cut: Runway Work and Safety Limits
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
United Expands SFO Hub to 19 Asia-Pacific Routes
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
United Adds Two Japan Routes from Chicago and San Francisco
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
Delta Offers SFO-Marrakech Flights From $790 Roundtrip
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
Asiana A350 Triggers Alert with Low Altitude SFO Approach
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
Alaska Lounge SFO Rejoins Priority Pass With Mandatory $15 Co-Pay
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
FAA Rule Change Cuts SFO Arrival Capacity, Increases Flight Delays
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
FAA Cuts SFO Arrival Rate, Bans Side-by-Side Landings Amid Runway Work
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
FAA Identifies 150+ Airport Hot Spots to Mitigate Runway Incursion Risk
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
United Deploys New Polaris Suites on SFO-IAH Domestic Route
Airlines

Asiana A350 Descends Low on SFO Approach, Triggering FAA Probe

Asiana Airlines flight OZ212 is under FAA investigation after its A350 descended to 375 feet on approach to SFO, prompting an ATC alert and go-around.

Mar 22, 20264 min
Asiana A350 Descends Low on SFO Approach, Triggering FAA Probe
Safety

United Airlines Debuts Premium-Heavy 787-9 From San Francisco in April

United Airlines will launch its first premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 from San Francisco in April, featuring 99 premium seats and new Polaris Studio suites.

Mar 20, 20264 min
United Airlines Debuts Premium-Heavy 787-9 From San Francisco in April
Airlines

FAA Flags 34 California Airports for High Runway Incursion Risk

The FAA designated 34 California airports, including SFO and OAK, as 'hot spots' due to elevated risks of runway incursions and ground collisions.

Mar 18, 20265 min
FAA Flags 34 California Airports for High Runway Incursion Risk
Safety

SkyTeam Offers Sub-$1000 Fares on San Francisco-Nairobi Routes

Delta, Air France, and KLM are offering sub-$1000 fares from San Francisco to Nairobi, leveraging their SkyTeam joint venture to expand African connectivity.

Mar 15, 20265 min
SkyTeam Offers Sub-$1000 Fares on San Francisco-Nairobi Routes
Airlines
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