San Francisco International Airport announces new facilities, new destinations ahead of holiday travel season

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the start of the holiday travel season, outlining travel tips, new facilities and destinations and an event to illuminate the airport exterior in holiday lighting.

Release time : 2019-12-06 10:18:22

source : travelnewsdigest

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the start of the holiday travel season, outlining travel tips, new facilities and destinations and an event to illuminate the airport exterior in holiday lighting. The holiday travel season has already begun with more than 171,000 forecasted passengers arriving and departing SFO. In total, approximately 6.9 million travellers are expected at SFO between November 15, 2019, and January 1, 2020.

“Caring for our guests is at the heart of what we do,” said Airport Director Ivar C Satero. “We’re committed to making the holiday travel season as enjoyable as possible, with exceptional new facilities, exciting new destinations and plenty of holiday cheer.”

Tips for Travellers

Passengers travelling during the holiday season are strongly encouraged to arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to departure for domestic flights and three hours prior to departure for international flights.

SFO recommends that travellers review current TSA regulations for carry-on baggage screening and portable electronic devices. All devices larger than a cell phone, such as laptops, tablets and e-readers, should be removed and placed in a separate bin at the security checkpoint.

Passengers who pack liquids or gels as carry-on baggage are limited to three ounces or less. Such items should be packed in a single re-sealable quart-size plastic bag, with one per traveller.

ID requirements at security checkpoints

Beginning October 1, 2020, every traveller must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of identification to fly within the United States. Travellers will begin seeing new signs at airports nationwide to remind them that REAL ID-compliant licenses or other acceptable forms of ID, such as a valid passport, federal government PIV card or U.S. military ID will be mandatory for air travel beginning October 1, 2020.

Options to save time at security checkpoints

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