INSIDE THIS ISSUETerminal 1 Construction Reaches its Highest Point Summer Travel Season Cleared for Takeoff at SFO Now Open: New Shopping and Dining Options at SFO Welcome Icelandair and French bee Flight Arrivals: Upcoming Service Additions at SFO This Summer SFO Offers 30 Minutes Free Parking for Drop-offs and Pick-ups |
Terminal 1 Construction Reaches its Highest PointSFO's Largest construction project at Airport reaches its highest point On June 5th, SFO celebrated the “topping out” of Terminal 1 (T1), commemorating the placement of the highest steel beam in the structure. The $2.4 billion project, scheduled to be completed in phases from 2019 to 2022, creates an entirely new concourse and Boarding Area B, along with a new centralized security checkpoint, a new state-of-the-art consolidated baggage handling system, new dining and retail concessions, and post-security connecting walkways. “We are proud to reach this milestone in the largest construction project at SFO,” said Airport Director Ivar C. Satero. “T1 sets new standards for us and the industry in guest experience, technology, and sustainability. My thanks go out to the entire project team for their collaboration, dedication, and passion.” Upon completion, Boarding Area B will feature 25 gates, including 7 “swing” gates which will accommodate international arrivals by providing direct access to the U.S. Customs & Border Protections Federal Inspection Area. Connecting walkways located post-security will provide easy access to International Boarding Area A and Boarding Area C. Terminal 1 Timeline
For more information, visit: www.flysfo.com/T1.
Summer Travel Season Cleared for Takeoff at SFOAirport outlines travel tips, new airlines, new destinations and live music The summer travel season has started and more than 16.9 million travelers are expected at SFO between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Passengers traveling during the summer season are strongly encouraged to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure for domestic flights and 3 hours prior to departure for international flights. Security - visit TSA for detailed information and the latest security rules. Options to Save Time at Security Checkpoints
Save Time During Immigration
Summer Amenities at SFO
Getting to SFO Quickly and Conveniently
Mobile Car-Washing Service Available in Airport Parking Lots - Parking lots at SFO feature a mobile car-washing service, which allows customers to park in any of the Airport’s parking lots, keep their keys, and return to a freshly-cleaned vehicle.
Now Open: New Shopping and Dining Options at SFO |
Max's Delicatessen
San Francisco Giants Clubhouse
The Chocolate Market
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Guests may now enjoy these new shopping and dining options Terminal 3
International Terminal
View a list of all shopping and dining options at SFO.
Welcome Icelandair and French bee
Icelandair On June 1, 2018, Icelandair launched nonstop service to Reykjavík’s Keflavik (KEF) airport four times per week, using a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. The new service will be one of a few select routes in the U.S. operated in widebody Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, which features 25 Saga business class seats, 21 Economy Comfort seats and 216 Economy seats. Icelandair offers passengers from SFO a new option to travel to Iceland and beyond. For more information, or to make a reservation, visit Icelandair. French bee On May 11, 2018, French bee commenced service between Papeete, Tahiti (PPT) and Paris, France (ORY) three times a week onboard its A350-900 aircraft. French bee offers 28 Premium Class seats and 350 Economy Class seats with several fare types and a wide range of customizable amenities, so passengers only pay for what they need, helping to keep their travel costs low. For more information, or to make a reservation, visit French bee.
Flight Arrivals: Upcoming Service Additions at SFO
Caticons: The Cat in Art
Cats have charmed people with their mysterious allure for thousands of years. Modern domestic cats descended from small, African wildcats around 4,000 years ago, attracted by the rodents and birds found in farmlands along the Nile River. Realizing their potential as pest controllers, ancient Egyptians enticed cats into their homes with pieces of bread soaked in milk. Felines evolved into domesticated companions, and in Egypt, some cats were elevated to the stature of gods. Cats migrated on Mediterranean trade routes to Asia; Arab folk tales recount the great affinity for cats held by the prophet Muhammed. In China and Japan, felines were seen as spirit guardians and symbols of prosperity, and Buddhist and Shinto temples welcomed cats to aid daily meditation. Although cats were associated with witchcraft and evil spirits in Medieval Europe, they were praised by artists and intellectuals during the Renaissance. Today, there are an estimated 600 million domesticated cats worldwide, making them the most popular contemporary pets. This exhibition explores the history of the cat and its allure through art, literature, and decorative arts from around the world. All objects are courtesy of Sandy Lerner. Caticons: The Cat in Art is located pre-security in the International Terminal, A-side. It is open to all Airport visitors from July 21, 2018, to April 21, 2019. There is no charge to view the exhibition.
This Summer SFO Offers 30 Minutes Free Parking for Drop-offs and Pick-upsAvoid roadway congestion and conveniently pick up your family or friends in the Hourly Parking Garages for free for stays of 30 minutes or less This summer season, SFO is providing a simple option for drivers dropping-off or picking-up family or friends to conveniently use the short-term garages for free for stays of 30 minutes or less. This offer is available in the Domestic Parking Garage and both International Parking Garages A and G. Please note that vehicles which enter and exit the hourly garages within 30 minutes will not be charged. Vehicles parked in the garages for longer than 30 minutes will be charged for the full duration of their stay.
AirTrain Improvements
Overnight closures are planned through mid-August The Airport has scheduled a series of night-time closures of the AirTrain light rail system to build a new station for the future on-airport hotel, extend the Blue Line AirTrain from the Rental Car Center to the Lot DD Long-Term Parking Structure and complete system upgrades. The AirTrain will be closed on weeknights and operate on an alternate schedule on weekend nights through mid-August. From Monday through Friday, the AirTrain will be taken out of service from 10:00 p.m. through 5:00 a.m. The Airport will operate buses between the Rental Car Center and Terminals. Busses will pick-up and drop-off on the departures level, center island of all terminals. The bus frequency will be:
On Saturdays and Sundays, the AirTrain will operate in an alternate mode from 10:00 p.m. through 5:00 a.m. Guests may continue to ride the trains during this period; however, only one line may be operational and may travel in a direction that is different from normal operations. Please refer to the station displays and listen to the audio messages for detailed information. In some cases, it may be quicker to walk to your destination. Signs will be placed throughout the terminals directing guests to the bus pick-up locations and Airport Ambassadors will be available to assist. Guests are encouraged to allow extra time during the closures. For more information, visit AirTrain Extension and Improvements.
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