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SFO Closes Terminal 1 Departures Lobby for Police Investigation as Delays Mount

Officials report a ground delay, advising travelers to avoid the domestic departures level.

Overview

  • SFO said the Terminal 1 departures lobby is closed due to police activity after a report of a suspicious package.
  • The FAA reported average delays of about 90 minutes and instituted a ground delay, citing winds affecting flight operations.
  • KRON4 reported more than 190 delayed flights and about 20 cancellations at the airport.
  • Airport officials urged the public to stay away from the domestic departures level while the situation is addressed.
  • Travelers described missed connections and uncertainty, with affected passengers sharing concerns about onward flights to Nigeria and Sao Paulo.