At San Francisco International Airport, private contractors handle security screening. Is it the airport of the future?
Nearly two dozen airports across the country use private contractors instead of the Transportation Security Administration to conduct its security screening......»»
Photos: United Airlines offers sneak peek at SFO"s new luxury, business-class lounge
United Airlines lifted the curtain on the new Polaris Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the second and largest of the two Polaris international business-class lounges in what will eventually be a network of lounges at many of United’s.....»»
United Airlines offers sneak peak at SFO"s new luxury, business-class lounge
United Airlines lifted the curtain on the new Polaris Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the second and largest of the two Polaris international business-class lounges in what will eventually be a network of lounges at many of United’s.....»»
United Airlines about to unveil second Polaris Lounge
United Airlines will open a Polaris Lounge for international business and first class passengers on April 30 at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a major gateway for the Chicago-based carrier’s trans-Pacific flights to Asia and the Sout.....»»
LAX now leads nation in "automated" lanes designed to speed bag screening
Los Angeles International Airport is the nationâ.....»»
The Latest: Experts: San Francisco airport challenges pilots
The Latest on investigations into several incidents at San Francisco International Airport (all times local): 12:15 a.m......»»
Man Falls To His Death Inside Terminal At San Francisco International Airport
A man fell several stories to his death inside San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Terminal 3 Monday morning, officials said......»»
United Airlines unveils exclusive Private Suite experience in Los Angeles
United Airlines is going private at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). That’s private as in The Private Suite, with which United today announced a new relationship. The partnership will offer certain of the Chicago-based airline’s custo.....»»
United Airlines offers wealthy fliers at LAX access to a private terminal to avoid the crowds
At Los Angeles International Airport, the natio.....»»
San Francisco flight diverted to San Jose over passenger allegedly smoking onboard - SFGate
SFGateSan Francisco flight diverted to San Jose over passenger allegedly smoking onboardSFGateSouthwest Airlines Co. planes stand on the tarmac at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, Calif.....»»
World Needs Greater Airport Capacity
Governments need to urgently tackle a capacity crisis facing airports as demand for international travel grows, but they should be cautious about private sector involvement, airline industry group IATA warne.....»»
Orlando Becomes First Airport to Require Face Scans of All International Travelers
The expanded biometric security program is worrying privacy advocates. Face scans will be require.....»»
‘You can’t make this stuff up’: Lawmakers react to ex-Mayor Slay’s hiring in airport privatization push
City of St. Louis lawmakers expressed disappointment Wednesday at former Mayor Francis Slay’s decision to represent a potential private operator at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, after he launched the privatization process while in office......»»
Renderings: A look at BWI"s planned $60M expansion for Southwest Airlines
New renderings released by Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport offer a first look at the $60 million expansion of concourse A that is expected to help the airport accommodate the future growth of Southwest Airlines. The p.....»»
Air Taxis and Self-Driving Aircraft: Aviation Industry Faces Its Future
The Farnborough International Airshow in England this past week highlighted technology of the near future, including autonomous aircraft and urban flying vehicles that don’t need an airport......»»
Twitter is roasting San Francisco for having a down vest vending machine at its airport, and it"s brutally funny
John P. Johnson/HBO; Uniqlo; Melia Robinson/Business Insider The vest is the most quintessentially-VC item in a tech investor's wardrobe. San Francisco International Airport is showing it's on trend wi.....»»
Actually, TSA Won’t Stop Screening at Small Airports After All
Security screenings at all airports will continue as usual. Airport security remains one of those frustrating but necessary aspects of air travel, no matter your a.....»»
O"Hare putting diners right in middle of departure-gate action
United Airlines’ hub in Terminal 1 at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is where passengers now can see up close what may be the future in airport dining. The new approach is readily apparent in the layout and design of two new restaura.....»»
Student pilot in custody after he allegedly hopped a fence and boarded a plane at Orlando-Melbourne airport - CNN
CNNStudent pilot in custody after he allegedly hopped a fence and boarded a plane at Orlando-Melbourne airportCNN(CNN) A student pilot is in custody after he allegedly hopped a security fence early Thursday at Florida's Orlando Melbourne International.....»»
Dubai airport begins using biometric tech at security
Passport control looks a little different in Dubai International Airport — the world's busiest for international travel......»»
United announces direct, daily flights to San Francisco from Columbus
And just like that, Columbus and San Francisco are connected again. United Airlines on Monday announced it is adding daily nonstop flights to San Francisco International Airport from John Glenn Columbus International Airport beginning in June. T.....»»