INSIDE THIS ISSUEGreen Beans Coffee Opens in Terminal 1 Now Open: New Shops and Restaurants Celebrating 60 Years of Travelers Information Volunteers Flight Arrivals: Upcoming Service Additions at SFO Joseff of Hollywood: Jeweler to the Stars SFO Commemorates 10 Years of the Career Connect Internship Program |
Welcome Turkish Airlines!Turkish Airlines will begin non-stop service from SFO and Istanbul (IST) on April 13, 2015. “I am pleased to welcome Turkish Airlines to San Francisco – the Innovation Capital of the World,” said San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee. “This new service unites San Francisco with the Crossroads of the World, Istanbul. I fully expect this flight to better connect our diverse City to the rest of the world and be a great success.” “We are thrilled that Turkish Airlines has selected SFO for its growth in the United States,” said Airport Director John L. Martin. “This service to Istanbul adds a whole new level of choices for passengers traveling to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.” Initially, flights will operate five days per week. Effective May 11, 2015, Turkish Airlines will increase to daily service. Flights between SFO and Istanbul will use a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft seating a total of 337 passengers, made up of 49 business class and 300 economy class seats. The flight departs SFO at 6:10 p.m. and arrives in IST at 5:05 p.m. the following day. The return flight departs IST at 1:05 p.m. and arrives at SFO at 4:25 p.m. Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Turkey, is the fourth-largest carrier in the world by destinations served, with flights to more than 200 international locations. For the fourth year in a row, Turkish Airlines was named this year as the “Best Airline in Europe” by SkyTrax, an independent international agency that monitors the aviation industry and whose aviation benchmarking surveys are considered among the most reliable in the world. For more information, visit Turkish Airlines.
Green Beans Coffee Opens in Terminal 1SFO guests have been enjoying artisan roasting style coffee and freshly baked goods at SFO’s first Green Beans Coffee location in Terminal 1 at the entrance to the Boarding Area C security checkpoint. Green Beans Coffee serves fresh baked products, breakfast items, deli sandwiches and bagels. Beverages include gourmet coffee, espresso drinks, teas, juices and soft drinks. The Green Beans Coffee Company was founded by two brothers, Jason and Jon Araghi who saw a need to serve the military overseas and the opportunity to introduce gourmet coffee to an underserved market. The first Green Beans Coffee location opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 1996. Today, Green Beans Coffee has more than 50 locations throughout the world and specializes in serving U.S. troops in the Middle East, Southwest Asia and Africa. The company continues to actively support the military with programs such as a “Cup of Joe for a Joe” which allows Americans at home to send a cup of coffee and a letter of thanks to overseas military personnel. About three years ago, the Araghi brothers felt that expanding their business to airports was a natural progression because many of their customers travel. “As a local company, we have always wanted to have a presence in a local airport,” commented Jason Araghi, Green Beans Coffee CEO and Co-Founder. “We are Bay Area based, and one of our greatest desires was to open a location at SFO. Working at the airport is similar to a military base as there is a captive audience. It’s a confined environment and we are familiar with operating in areas where there is limited access and speed of service is very important.” Since its opening on March 3, 2015, Green Beans Coffee has already developed popular trending items such as the Mango Smoothie and the Chicken Pesto Sandwich. For more information, visit Green Beans Coffee.
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Elizabeth W - bath and body care products, home fragrances and sewn goods. Elizabeth W is located in Terminal 3, Boarding Area E near Gate 69.
Green Beans Coffee - fresh baked products, breakfast items, deli sandwiches and bagels. Beverages include gourmet coffee, espresso drinks, teas, juices and soft drinks. Green Beans Coffee is located in Terminal 1 at the entrance to the Boarding Area C security checkpoint.
Where Traveler - newspapers, magazines, books, snacks, beverages and souvenirs. Where Traveler is located in International Terminal, Boarding Area A near Gate A10 and Boarding Area G near Gate G98.
XOX Truffles - quality chocolate truffles handmade in San Francisco. XOX Truffles is located in Terminal 3, Boarding Area E near Gate 69. For a list of all shops, restaurants and services, visit http://www.flysfo.com/shop-dine-relax/overview.
Celebrating 60 Years of Travelers Information Volunteers
Valentine’s Day marked a very special anniversary: 60 years of service by SFO's Travelers Information volunteers. Over the course of the past six decades, a majority of these dedicated volunteers have provided the first line of service to our guests in the terminals by staffing seven information booths on the Departures Level. Volunteers have assisted travelers with many different kinds of needs ranging from lost children and wallets, to locating airlines and other airport services. A number of volunteers also work in the Customs Arrival Hall where they help welcome guests, direct them to the correct line, and assist with general questions. In 2014, volunteers served nearly 1.4 million guests with warmth and professionalism, extending an extra level of hospitality to our passengers. Like the Airport, SFO Travelers Information has grown and evolved through the years. The program first commenced at SFO in 1955 as a part of Travelers Aid, a nonprofit agency dedicated to providing information, advice and assistance to travelers. At that time, a small number of volunteers worked in the Airport's sole terminal (Terminal 2). The program continued to expand as SFO expanded and passenger traffic increased, and in January 2000, it was incorporated as part of the Airport. Today, 227 volunteers participate in the program with 68 members serving for more than 10 years, 13 members with more than 20 years, and 1 member with 35 years. The group collectively donates more than 36,000 hours annually. One of these volunteers is Carol Vistnes. Carol has been a Travelers Information volunteer since 1994 and when asked about her favorite memory, she responded "the pleasure of getting to know all of the volunteers on her shift over the past 20 years." For volunteer opportunities, visit www.flysfo.com/about-sfo/careers and select the volunteers tab.
Flight Arrivals: Upcoming Service Additions at SFO
Joseff of Hollywood: Jeweler to the Stars
In the late 1920s, Eugene Joseff (1905–1948) decided to leave the Midwest and his career in advertising in search of better economic opportunities. He moved to Los Angeles where the motion-picture industry thrived. The charismatic Joseff soon befriended the famous costume designer Walter Plunkett (1902–1982) who first inspired Joseff to create jewelry for Hollywood films. Joseff, who at a young age apprenticed at a foundry, began experimenting with making jewelry in the garage of his Sunset Boulevard home. Before long, the talented Joseff became the premier costume jeweler in Hollywood, designing, manufacturing, and renting jewelry to movie studios under the brand name Joseff of Hollywood. Joseff created exquisite pieces for famous actresses such as Marlene Dietrich in Shanghai Express, Greta Garbo in Camille, and Vivien Leigh in Gone with the Wind. This exhibition features captivating pieces worn by some of the world’s most glamorous silver-screen icons, most of which have never been publicly displayed—from snake jewelry worn by Rita Hayworth and Elizabeth Taylor, to earrings worn by Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly, to period pieces worn by Bette Davis and Ronald Colman. Come and see a selection of whimsical pieces from this collection, which is on display until July 2015 in the International Terminal, pre-security on the G-side. For more information about this exhibition, visit http://www.flysfo.com/museum/exhibitions/joseff-hollywood-jeweler-stars. This exhibition was made possible through a generous loan from the Joseff of Hollywood Studio Collection. Special thanks to Tina Joseff, Michele Bastin-Joseff, and Jeff R. Joseff, Jr. for their assistance. Joseff of Hollywood jewelry designs are copyrighted and may not be duplicated without permission.
SFO Commemorates 10 Years of the Career Connect Internship ProgramSFO commemorated the 10-year anniversary of “Career Connect,” an internship program at the Airport for at-risk youth from underserved communities in San Francisco. “Career Connect is another example how our City is creating ways for our residents to find career success in San Francisco,” said San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee. “Internships provide invaluable work experience and training to succeed in the 21st Century economy, and I congratulate SFO for their Career Connect initiative that has helped hundreds of internship participants secure permanent employment in the aviation industry over the last 10 years.” "Career Connect is the most challenging, comprehensive, and supportive internship program in the Bay Area,” said foster youth advocate Steve Nelson. “Many of the young people that we have sent to Career Connect are so transformed by the experience that you could say that the program has taken them from youth into adulthood; from being a novice in the workplace to being polished and professional and ready for the next step towards a real career.” “My experience in the Career Connect program was life-changing,” said 2010 graduate Harold Watkins. “In 2009, I had just become a foster parent, and I knew I needed a steady source of employment to support my growing family. Career Connect put me on the path to a permanent position at SFO.” Established in 2004, Career Connect works with community-based organizations in San Francisco to connect transitional age youth, ages 18-27, to jobs at SFO. Participants work in a paid internship at SFO, developing job skills that make them competitive for permanent employment in a variety of Airport roles, including baggage handlers, ticket agents, and security screeners. SFO has dedicated staff to support Career Connect participants during their internship by finding them housing, childcare, and teaching them marketable job skills. Many interns are homeless, young parents, or formerly involved with the juvenile justice system. A reception event was held on February 19, 2015 at SFO and attended by former members of the program along with guest speaker Malia Cohen of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
SFO Unites Against Human Trafficking
On February 3, 2015, the Airport hosted “SFO Unites Against Human Trafficking.” This date coincided with San Francisco’s Human Trafficking Awareness Month, as designated by San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee. The event began with an awareness walk around the Airport and concluded with remarks and a reception. More than 250 people, including Airport Director John L. Martin, Airport Commissioner Peter Stern and representatives from the San Francisco Police and Fire Departments, airlines, tenants, vendors and construction partners participated. After the walk, there was a reception with informational presentations about the issue of human trafficking enterprise – an estimated $32 billion-a-year global industry and one of the world’s fastest growing criminal enterprises, with 27 million people living as modern-day slaves. During this portion of the event, SFO presented a check in the amount of $150,000 to Freedom House, a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to bring hope, restoration and a new life to survivors of human-trafficking. This figure represents not only $40,000 in donations collected by walkers and other organizations, but also $110,000 in donations from 27 event sponsors. "I am deeply touched by the commitment the SFO community has demonstrated in the fight against human trafficking. Your generous support will allow us to make great strides in our work to help local women and children escape from the bondage of modern-day slavery,” said Jaida Im, Freedom House Founder and Executive Director. “On behalf of the survivors we serve, I would like to express my gratitude to Airport Director John L. Martin, the Airport Commission and the entire SFO family for creating such a memorable event." For more information about the event’s beneficiary, visit http://www.freedomhousesf.org/.
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