SFO-bound United flight returns to Sydney airport over mechanical issue

A United Airlines flight bound for San Francisco was forced to return to Sydney, Australia, due to an undisclosed maintenance issue.

Family separated for 5 years reunited in emotional embrace at SFO

A Nicaraguan political refugee, separated from his wife and two sons, was reunited with his family in an emotional gathering at San Francisco International Airport.

United flight from SFO makes emergency landing at LAX after hydraulics failure

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco International Airport en route to Mexico City was diverted to LAX due a "hydraulics issue," according to the FAA.

Thousands of flight attendants to hold nationwide pickets amid contract negotiations

The effort comes at a time when more than two-thirds of U.S. flight attendants are in the midst of contract negotiations with employers, including American, Alaska, United, Southwest and Frontier Airlines.

SFO to rename international terminal for Sen. Dianne Feinstein

San Francisco International Airport commissioners approved renaming the international terminal in honor of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

SFO runway closure could cause delays for months

Flights arriving at San Francisco International Airport could face delays while one SFO runway is shut for months due to a construction project. 

Worst day for cancelations since July in the skies

At San Francisco International Airport and other airports across the country, Friday was a perfect storm for air travel.

Alaska Airline blowout: hanging question answered

Boeing's CEO acknowledged the company's mistake in the wake of the Alaska Airlines incident.

Wet weather causes hundreds of flight delays at SFO, car slides down hillside

Strong winds and heavy rain caused hundreds of delays at San Francisco International Airport Wednesday. By the evening, most flights were on time, but earlier in the day over 400 hundred flights were delayed.

Bay Area airports bustling amid Christmas travel rush

With days to go before Christmas, huge lines of people snaked out the door Friday morning at Oakland International Airport on the busiest travel day before the long weekend holiday. 

Weather complicates plans for holiday travelers at SFO

Tuesday's rainy weather complicated plans for travelers just as the busy holiday travel season is picking up steam. By afternoon, the rain gave way to clear skies, and travelers say getting around is getting pretty easy after a rough start in the morning.

Hundreds of flights delayed at SFO

More than 300 flights were delayed at San Francisco's airport on Monday, plus dozens more at the airports in San Jose and Oakland. 

Pleasant Hill pilot released from custody, can't board another plane

Pilot Joseph Emerson can leave custody as long as he doesn't use drugs like cannabis or psilocybin mushrooms or boarding any "operable aircraft."

Foggy weather delays dozens of flights at Bay Area airports

Dozens of flights have been delayed and a handful were canceled at San Francisco and Oakland's airports on Monday due to the foggy weather.