A lot of pilots fear mandatory medical examines
Over the weekend, the wife of the Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut off the engines of a plane last week said her husband was afraid to reveal his depression issues to medical examiners for fear of losing his pilot’s license and his livelihood. KTVU has learned that the fear of losing a pilot’s license is a major reason many pilots won’t reveal issues to doctors when they have their twice-a-year examination.
Over the weekend, the wife of the Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut off the engines of a plane last week said her husband was afraid to reveal his depression issues to medical examiners for fear of losing his pilot’s license and his livelihood. KTVU has learned that the fear of losing a pilot’s license is a major reason many pilots won’t reveal issues to doctors when they have their twice-a-year examination.
Alaska Airlines pilot from cockpit emergency raises questions on pilots' mental health
Every six months, airline pilots must pass a medical and mental examination to maintain their license to fly.
Every six months, airline pilots must pass a medical and mental examination to maintain their license to fly.
Conversations renew about mental health in aviation after recent suicide by pilot attempt
Professionals define Joseph Emerson's actions as "suicide by pilot" a very rare event confirmed or suspected in a handful of airline crashes over the last eight decades.
Professionals define Joseph Emerson's actions as "suicide by pilot" a very rare event confirmed or suspected in a handful of airline crashes over the last eight decades.
Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot facing attempted murder charges rode in plane's jump seat
The off-duty guest pilot was inside the cockpit, in what's called the jump seat, behind the pilot and co-pilot. Several reports say he tried to pull the fire suppression handle.
The off-duty guest pilot was inside the cockpit, in what's called the jump seat, behind the pilot and co-pilot. Several reports say he tried to pull the fire suppression handle.
SFO travelers react to worldwide travel alert amid rising political tensions
The State Department advised people to exercise increased caution worldwide over the potential for terrorist attacks and violence against Americans.
The State Department advised people to exercise increased caution worldwide over the potential for terrorist attacks and violence against Americans.
Bay Area residents stuck in Israel begin returning home
Americans previously stuck in Israel are starting to return to the U.S. after flights were grounded there due to terrorist attacks about a week ago. Americans are being evacuated out of Israel to Germany and Greece, and then flown to American soil, the State Department said.
Americans previously stuck in Israel are starting to return to the U.S. after flights were grounded there due to terrorist attacks about a week ago. Americans are being evacuated out of Israel to Germany and Greece, and then flown to American soil, the State Department said.
US State Dept. to charter flights for Americans stranded in Israel
The US State Department announced plans to begin chartering flights on Friday for Americans stranded in Israel.
The US State Department announced plans to begin chartering flights on Friday for Americans stranded in Israel.
Flight from SFO to Tel Aviv turns around mid-flight
Hundreds of United Airlines passengers on a flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv endured a 13-hour "flight to nowhere" due to the attacks in Israel.
Hundreds of United Airlines passengers on a flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv endured a 13-hour "flight to nowhere" due to the attacks in Israel.
Flying taxi experts come to SFO's world conference
Science fiction movies often shows us futuristic cities with vehicles flying through the air, not mired in traffic below on the streets.
Science fiction movies often shows us futuristic cities with vehicles flying through the air, not mired in traffic below on the streets.
Biden meets with tech leaders to talk artificial intelligence benefits
President Joe Biden is winding down his latest Bay Area visit. This will be a short visit for the president, who is in town fundraising and talking science.
President Joe Biden is winding down his latest Bay Area visit. This will be a short visit for the president, who is in town fundraising and talking science.
United Airlines says computer issue caused nationwide shutdown
United Airlines halted all takeoffs nationwide Tuesday due to an equipment failure somewhere within its vast computer system.
United Airlines halted all takeoffs nationwide Tuesday due to an equipment failure somewhere within its vast computer system.
I-80 highway shutdown poses challenge for Labor Day travelers
Packed planes and crowded roads are expected for travelers heading out for the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Packed planes and crowded roads are expected for travelers heading out for the Labor Day holiday weekend.
United Airlines workers picket outside SFO airport terminal
Hundreds of United Airlines staff picketed outside of San Francisco International Airport's Terminal 3 on Thursday morning as negotiations between labor unions representing the workers and the airline have stalled.
Hundreds of United Airlines staff picketed outside of San Francisco International Airport's Terminal 3 on Thursday morning as negotiations between labor unions representing the workers and the airline have stalled.
United Airlines flight headed for Taipei returns to SFO due to unruly passenger
Officials at San Francisco International Airport confirm a United Airlines flight headed to Taipei returned to SFO Thursday due to an unruly passenger.
Officials at San Francisco International Airport confirm a United Airlines flight headed to Taipei returned to SFO Thursday due to an unruly passenger.
Tensions rise at Millbrae city council meeting over conversion of hotel into housing
A Millbrae City Council meeting descended into a shouting match Tuesday as the council and city residents debated a San Mateo County plan to convert a hotel into low-income housing.
A Millbrae City Council meeting descended into a shouting match Tuesday as the council and city residents debated a San Mateo County plan to convert a hotel into low-income housing.
Travelers at SFO still stranded as flight cancellations and delays continue
United Airlines says it’s expecting fewer delays this holiday weekend after thousands of flight cancellations and delays this week. But some travelers at San Francisco International Airport say they’re still struggling to catch a flight.
United Airlines says it’s expecting fewer delays this holiday weekend after thousands of flight cancellations and delays this week. But some travelers at San Francisco International Airport say they’re still struggling to catch a flight.
'Airmageddon': 4th of July weekend travel woes
The Fourth of July weekend will test, to the max, this week's already poor performance of the U.S. airline industry.
The Fourth of July weekend will test, to the max, this week's already poor performance of the U.S. airline industry.
Flight delays: SFO passengers stuck for days and it's not over yet
Between hours-long delays, cancelled flights, and luggage that that was routed who knows where, it could all get worse in the coming days for SFO passengers heading into the holiday weekend.
Between hours-long delays, cancelled flights, and luggage that that was routed who knows where, it could all get worse in the coming days for SFO passengers heading into the holiday weekend.
Nationwide flight disruptions strand thousands of travelers
Thousands of travelers across the country are stuck at airports due to delayed or cancelled flights.
Thousands of travelers across the country are stuck at airports due to delayed or cancelled flights.
Doctor suspected of felony sexual battery apprehended at SFO
Police in San Francisco on Saturday arrested a doctor at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on suspicion of felony sexual battery, the Sacramento Sheriff's Office said.
Police in San Francisco on Saturday arrested a doctor at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on suspicion of felony sexual battery, the Sacramento Sheriff's Office said.