SFO Welcomes United Airlines Nonstop Service to San José, Costa Rica Starting May 2025

Airport’s largest airline to launch first nonstop flights to capital city in May 2025 (IN SHORT) San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has announced that United Airlines will launch its first-ever nonstop flights to San José, Costa Rica in May 2025. The daily service will be operated with Boeing 737 aircraft, fulfilling a long-standing demand for… Read the full press release

SFO Celebrates Grand Opening of Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Setting New Standards in Airport Innovation and Inclusivity

New ticket counters, security checkpoint, post-security connector to all terminals (IN SHORT) San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has unveiled the final phase of Harvey Milk Terminal 1, named after the pioneering LGBTQ+ leader. This milestone introduces advanced features like Automated Bag Drop and Screening Lanes, new gates, and enhanced dining options. Recognized for its sustainability… Read the full press release

SFO Introduces ‘San Fran-disco’: A Silent Disco Experience for Travelers

(IN SHORT) San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has unveiled a unique addition to its “Quiet Airport” program with the launch of “San Fran-disco,” a Silent Disco experience. From February 14 to March 15, 2024, passengers passing through Harvey Milk Terminal 1 can participate in this dance party by connecting their headphones to their mobile devices… Read the full press release

SFO’s Wag Brigade Marks a Decade of Comforting Travelers with Therapy Animals

Airport’s team of therapy animals has grown to include more than just dogs (IN SHORT) San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its Wag Brigade, a team of certified stress-relief animals that provide comfort to travelers in the terminals. Launched in December 2013, the Wag Brigade originally consisted of dogs but… Read the full press release

SFO’s Pop-Up Retail Program Celebrates a Decade of Success in Supporting Small Businesses

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2023-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — In September 2013, the San Francisco Airport Commission approved an innovative new concept at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO): a “pop-up” concession program, tailor-made for small businesses to gain access to the Airport, with move-in ready fixtures provided to reduce the initial start-up construction costs… Read the full press release

Exhibition Celebrates Haitian Cut-Metal Sculpture and Honors Its Enduring Spirit

New exhibition celebrates the distinctly Haitian art form of cut-metal sculpture and honors some of Haiti’s most important sculptors, including Georges Liautaud and Gabriel Bien-Aimé, whose work reflects the enduring spirit of Haiti. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2023-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Haiti has long celebrated a rich artistic and cultural heritage. Georges Liautaud (1899–1991)… Read the full press release

SFO marks Native American Heritage Month by dedicating a land acknowledgement plaque to Ramaytush Ohlone people

Commemoration event celebrates Native American Heritage Month SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) celebrated Native American Heritage Month with a dedication ceremony for a plaque to acknowledge that the Ramaytush Ohlone people are the original inhabitants of the land where SFO currently stands. The event was… Read the full press release

SFO welcomes nonstop United Airlines flights from SFO to Rome next summer

Airport’s largest airline to operate nonstop flights to Leonardo da Vinci Airport SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Oct-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) celebrated an announcement today (October 12, 2022) from United Airlines detailing plans to launch nonstop service from SFO to Rome in May 2023. The Airport’s largest airline plans… Read the full press release

SFO completes full-scale emergency exercise

Simulated aircraft accident tests emergency response, agency coordination SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) completed its full-scale emergency exercise today (September 28, 2022), simulating an aircraft accident to test emergency procedures for communication, incident command, and coordination between multiple agencies. “Our airport has seen a wide… Read the full press release

SFO becomes the first in the world to earn airport-wide LEED Platinum Certification

Entire airport campus certified using LEED for Cities and Communities framework SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced it has become the first in the world to earn airport-wide certification at the Platinum level under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4.1 for Communities… Read the full press release

“SFO Celebrates – Music in Golden Gate Park” starts August 25, 2022

“SFO Celebrates” program let travelers enjoy memorable performances from 1960 through today SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the latest activation of an experiential series that brings San Francisco’s neighborhoods and cultural events directly to airport guests. Starting August 25, 2022, “SFO Celebrates – Music… Read the full press release

SFO recognized with multiple awards for human resources and inclusion initiatives by Airports Council International

Airport honored for creation of Racial Equity Action Plan to guide efforts SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Jun-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the foremost advocate for airport operators in North America, has honored San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with multiple awards for human resources and inclusion initiatives. In their… Read the full press release

SFO honors late San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee with his bronze bas relief portrait

New Bronze Artwork in the Mayor Edwin M. Lee International Terminal Departures Hall Commemorates Mayor Lee on What Would Have Been His 70th Birthday SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) celebrated the installation of a bas relief portrait to honor the late San Francisco Mayor Edwin… Read the full press release

Harvey Milk Terminal 1 named People’s Choice Award by the American Institute of Architects, San Francisco

Project honored by American Institute of Architects, San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced that Harvey Milk Terminal 1 has been honored by the American Institute of Architects, San Francisco (AIASF). In their annual Design Awards, Harvey Milk Terminal 1 was named the People’s… Read the full press release

SFO welcomes Breeze Airways plans to launch service to Westchester County, New York

U.S. low fare airline plans to launch service to Westchester County, New York in November 2022 SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Apr-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) celebrated an announcement today (April 20, 2022) from U.S. low fare airline Breeze Airways detailing plans to launch service to Westchester County, New York… Read the full press release

SFO announces the reopening of its Yoga Rooms

Airport welcomes travelers back to facilities after a two-year hiatus SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the reopening of its Yoga Rooms today (April 4, 2022), which have been closed for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SFO has Yoga Rooms in… Read the full press release

SFO announces opening of additional on-site COVID-19 testing location

New Worksite Labs location, now open in the International Terminal, offers evening appointments SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the opening of an additional on-site COVID-19 testing location available to passengers and airport workers. The site, operated by Worksite Labs, is located in the Reflection… Read the full press release

SFO: Harvey Milk Terminal 1 the first airport in the world to earn LEED v4 Platinum certification

Airport’s newest terminal uses 60% less energy than comparable facilities SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Feb-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced that Harvey Milk Terminal 1 has become the first airport terminal in the world to earn “Platinum” certification using the latest standards from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental… Read the full press release

SFO seeks proposals for Marketing Communications Services

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2022-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has commenced the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for Marketing Communications Services. The term is three years, with 2 two-year options to extend. SFO is seeking qualified suppliers to provide proposals for the implementation of SFO’s Marketing and Communications Plan,… Read the full press release

SFO welcomes oneworld® Alliance announcement to purchase 350 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)

Announcement includes usage by Alaska, American Airlines, British Airways SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) applauded the announcement by the oneworld® Alliance of 14 airlines to purchase more than 350 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from renewable fuels company Aemetis for operations at… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport wins multiple awards from Airports Going Green®

Airport recognized for advancing sustainable aviation fuel, new AirTrain Extension project SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) received multiple awards from Airports Going Green® (AGG), the aviation industry’s leading forum on sustainability led by the Chicago Department of Aviation and co-hosted by the American Association of… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport recognized with Environmental Management Award for 2021 from ACI-NA

Airport honored for program to eliminate plastic beverage bottle waste SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the foremost advocate for airport operators in North America, has honored San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with its Environmental Management Award for 2021. SFO was recognized for its “Zero… Read the full press release

SFO recognized by Airports Council International – North America for its marketing and communications efforts

Airport scores in multiple categories of Airports Council International – North America awards SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the foremost advocate for airport operators in North America, has awarded San Francisco International Airport (SFO) multiple first-place awards for its marketing and communication programs. “We… Read the full press release

SFO’s two newest AirTrain stations earned “Gold” certification from LEED program

New stations constructed for Grand Hyatt at SFO and Long-Term Parking SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced that its two newest AirTrain stations, constructed at the Grand Hyatt at SFO and Long-Term Parking, have earned “Gold” certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design… Read the full press release

SFO signs “Clean Skies for Tomorrow” statement accelerating supply and use of sustainable aviation fuel

Airport joins 60 aviation companies worldwide to advance the use of sustainable aviation fuel SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) today (September 22, 2021) announced that it has joined 60 aviation companies around the world in the signing of a “Clean Skies for Tomorrow” statement to… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines unveils brand-new Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO); now with seven lounges open across the United States

Alaska expands Lounge portfolio, SFO joins seven other Alaska lounges now open across the United States SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Aug. 31, 2021), Alaska Airlines is taking the Bay Area to new heights as it unveils its brand-new Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). With sights of the city… Read the full press release

SFO surpasses 30,000 vaccine doses administered

Over 30,000 vaccines administered; fastest-growing category is foreign visitor SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — As the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) surpasses 30,000 vaccine doses administered at the Airport this week, a clear trend has emerged: more and more foreign travelers are making vaccination a part of their visit to San… Read the full press release

SFO participates in a global research to fight human trafficking via the 2021 National Outreach Survey for Transportation (NOST) project

Collaboration project will combat human trafficking in transportation sector SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Aug-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced its participation in a global research collaboration spearheaded by United Against Slavery to fight human trafficking via the 2021 National Outreach Survey for Transportation (NOST) project. Over 100 contributors, including… Read the full press release

SFO’s video communications campaigns wins six STAR Awards

Airport honored by States of California and Nevada Chapter of National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 2021-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced it has received multiple awards for video communications campaigns. In their 2021 STAR Awards, the States of California and Nevada Chapter of… Read the full press release