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San Francisco Airport extends plastic-free policy to tackle use of plastic bottles
San Francisco Airport now prohibits the sale of any beverages - including sodas, teas and juices - in plastic or aseptic paper packaging.
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An app to help restore passenger confidence in air travel
ACI has launched a new Airport Health Measures Portal, which will enable passengers to access all of the information that they need online or via an app. This free tool will aid the recovery of the aviation industry says Nina Brooks, Vice President of Security, Facilitation and Innovation at Airports…
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Airports take prime position in sector’s climate ambitions
The Airport Carbon Accreditation programme - the global carbon standard for airports led by Airports Council International - has extended its framework to include two new, more ambitious levels. Marina Bylinsky, Head of Sustainability at ACI EUROPE, thinks that, despite the pandemic, airports are more willing than ever to step…
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San Francisco Airport recognised by ACI’s ‘Voice of the Customer’
Despite the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, SFO's commitment remained the same: "To deliver an exceptional experience to our customers".
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SFO receives authorisation to launch rent relief programme for airport concession tenants
Under the COVID-19 Emergency Rent Relief Program, SFO's concessions will receive a suspension of MAG payments, as well as a suspension on other cleaning and infrastructure fees.
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Runway improvement projects accelerated ahead of planned schedule by San Francisco Airport
As a result of the fall in aircraft movements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, San Francisco Airport is now able to undertake its runway upgrade projects a year earlier than planned.
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Initiative to combat human trafficking launched at San Francisco Airport
By placing placards in all airport restrooms, where victims are most often separated from their trafficker, SFO is hoping to encourage victims to seek help by making it easier and safer.
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San Francisco Airport awarded Airport Health Accreditation from ACI World
Measures implemented at San Francisco Airport to ensure health safety and achieve the accreditation include onsite rapid COVID-19 testing and enhanced cleaning measures.
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San Francisco Airport postpones multiple construction projects due to COVID-19
After postponing its Terminal 3 West project, SFO has now announced that it will postpone a range of additional construction projects as a result of reduced passenger activity and revenues due to COVID-19.
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Navigating a new way forward for safe air travel at SFO
Ivar Satero, Airport Director at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), speaks to International Airport Review about the ways in which the airport is adapting to the unprecedented challenges brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, and how it is not letting the health crisis stunt its growth and development.
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‘Simplified Arrivals’ facial comparison technology introduced at San Francisco Airport
The biometric 'Simplified Arrivals' technology will reduce wait times during the customs process and improve the passenger experience.
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San Francisco provides travel guidance as new safety protocols are introduced
Including the reinforcement of social distancing, reopening terminal areas and offering COVID-19 staff testing, San Francisco International Airport announces its safety measures.
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San Francisco Airport continues work on Quiet Airport programme
San Francisco Airport has made progress in reducing the amount of unnecessary noise for passengers travelling through the terminals.
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San Francisco Airport to undertake runway improvement project
The runway project, originally scheduled for 2022, will begin two years earlier as a result of San Francisco International Airport taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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San Francisco receives its first batch of sustainable aviation fuel
This milestone supports SFO's goal to achieve ‘triple zero’; reaching not only zero-net carbon but also zero-net energy and zero landfill waste.