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Category Archives: San Francisco SFO

San Francisco SFOUnited Airlines

No Food For You: United Airlines Grappling With Catering Meltdown At SFO

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 19, 2025 24 Comments
United Catering Meltdown SFO

United Airlines is experiencing a catering meltdown at its San Francisco (SFO) hub, leaving passengers–even in first class–without food and drinks on many flights. As United transitions from one catering contractor to another, the source of the problem is...

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Wild: Dude Decides To Use Another Resting Man As A Seat In SFO Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025 4 Comments
Man Uses Resting Man As Seat SFO

I’ve seen a lot of strange things in my travels over the years, but never a man–intoxicated or otherwise–using a stranger as a chair, which apparently recently occurred at San Francisco International Airport. But who was in on the...

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San Francisco SFO

RIP: Bouncy Moving Walkways At SFO

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 5, 2024November 5, 2024 20 Comments
a man standing on an escalator

While San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has gone from good to even better with its ongoing terminal connector project, I’m sorry to report a casualty: the bouncy moving walkways connecting Terminal 3 to the F Gates. Strange as this...

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NewsSan Francisco SFO

SFO Flyers Rejoice: Runway 28L Open Again

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 22, 2024June 22, 2024 16 Comments
SFO Runway 28L

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) travelers can expect reduced delays and smoother operations, with the airport’s taxiway improvement project completed ahead of schedule and runway 28L now open again. SFO Runway 28L Opens Ahead Of Schedule After Completion Of...

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Frontier Airlines Passenger Freaks Out At SFO Ticket Counter, Spits On Police

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 5, 2024March 5, 2024 16 Comments
Frontier Airlines SFO Freakout

A Frontier Airlines passenger suffered a freakout at the ticket counter at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), forcing police intervention. It seems to me that this unfortunate situation was handled very well. Freakout At Frontier Airlines SFO Ticket Counter...

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New Air Canada Lounge At SFO Blows Me Away!

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 13, 2023November 13, 2023 17 Comments
a lounge area with chairs and tables

I stopped by the new Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) earlier this week and was blown away by how nice it was. What a treat this lounge will be to Star Alliance Gold and business...

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HiltonSan Francisco SFO

Why The Largest US Hotel (Outside Of Vegas) Was Abandoned in San Francisco

Kyle Stewart Posted onJune 11, 2023June 11, 2023 35 Comments
hilton union square

The largest US hotel outside of Las Vegas, the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco, California has been abandoned by its owner at a cost of $750 million, here’s why. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...

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Review: United Polaris Lounge San Francisco (SFO)

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 26, 2023November 13, 2023 61 Comments
United Polaris Lounge SFO Review

It is hard to believe that United Airlines Polaris Lounge at San Francisco (SFO) has now been open for five years. Here’s an updated review of United’s flagship SFO lounge. In short, this business class lounge has held up...

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Overzealous TSO Fondles Male Passenger At SFO…Is This For Real?!

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 7, 2022November 13, 2023 34 Comments
a man in a blue shirt and blue gloves touching a man's leg

A CAS TSO (more on that below) was captured on video absolutely fondling a male passenger at a security checkpoint at SFO. I first thought this had to be a spoof, but it apparently is not. Wow… TSO Agent...

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Review: San Francisco Giants Clubhouse SFO (Priority Pass Restaurant)

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 16, 2022November 14, 2023 9 Comments
Giants Clubhouse SFO Review

San Francisco Giants Clubhouse, a Priority Pass restaurant in Terminal 3 at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers comfort food and generally delivers fast service, which is ideal if you do not have much time before your flight. San...

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Review: Mustards Grill SFO (Priority Pass Restaurant)

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 15, 2022November 14, 2023 13 Comments
a food court in a building

While I will certainly give it another try, my first experience at Mustards Grill at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a Priority Pass restaurant in the International Terminal, was not a great one. Mustards Grill SFO Review – Priority...

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Great Coffee In San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 14, 2022November 14, 2023 27 Comments
a table with a group of cups on it

During a long layover at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), I took the time to try out two coffee shops. One was far better than the other. But recently, I found an even better one. Great Coffee At SFO...

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Review: Yankee Pier SFO (Priority Pass Restaurant)

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 14, 2022November 14, 2023 23 Comments
Yankee Pier SFO Review

Yankee Pier, a Priority Pass restaurant at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), offers a respectable menu of food and drink and is one of my favorite places to eat before a flight. Priority Pass added Yankee Pier to its restaurant...

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What Would You Do During A 10-Hour Layover At SFO?

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 28, 2021November 14, 2023 59 Comments
Golden Gate Bridge over water with a sunset

What would you do during a 10-hour layover at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with two young children? 10-Hour SFO Layover As much as I love flying nonstop, sometimes taking advantage of particularly attractive fare requires a connection and/or...

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United Airlines Improvises Nicely At SFO

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 26, 2020November 14, 2023 4 Comments
a group of people in santa clothing and masks

For years, United Airlines has traditionally offered “Fantasy Flights” to the “North Pole” for children in need in December. This year, United had to improvise due to the pandemic and and Team SFO really thought outside the box. United...

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San Francisco SFO

The Civility Of SFO

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 17, 2020November 14, 2023 15 Comments
a large glass building with a large roof

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is prohibiting loud gate announcements as part of its new “Quiet Airport” program. Finally a prohibition I can sign onto… SFO Quiet Airport Program SFO is already one of my favorite airports in the...

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COVID-19 Rapid Testing At SFO Offers Hope For Future Travel

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 25, 2020November 14, 2023 8 Comments
a sign with text and images on it

Better late than never, but San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has become the first U.S. airport to introduce rapid COVID-19 testing. Screening is currently only for airport and airline employees, but it is one step closer to a testing...

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SFO Airport Was Made For Jennifer Garner

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 15, 2020November 14, 2023 7 Comments
a woman stretching her leg in a room with a window

San Francisco International Airport was made for Jennifer Garner. Well, at least she made herself at home during a recent visit. I haven’t seen it at other airports, but SFO Terminal 3 has this amazing moving walkway that is...

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Was It Something I Said? Icelandair Abandons San Francisco

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 8, 2019November 14, 2023 5 Comments
Icelandair Suspends San Francisco

The day after I published my review of Icelandair Premium Saga (business) class from Reykjavik to San Francisco, Icelandair announced it was dropping the route. Was my review that bad? I’m joking, of course, though it was not one...

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NewsSan Francisco SFO

SFO Runway 28L Will Open One Week Early!

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 18, 2019November 14, 2023 4 Comments
SFO Runway 28L

The last 10 days have been irksome for many San Francisco travelers thanks to a closure of SFO Runway 28L. But the pain will end tomorrow night, a whole week ahead of schedule. Runway construction on 28L begin on September 7th at...

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