SFO Airport Terminal 1 Unveils $2.4 Billion Renovation
San Francisco Airport’s Terminal 1 is set to unveil the final phase of its extensive $2.4 billion renovation on June 11th. Travelers can look forward to a brand-new check-in area, a more efficient security checkpoint, two additional gates, five new dining and shopping options, a museum gallery, a common-use lounge, and a convenient walkway connecting all airport terminals post-security.
Alaska Airlines Relocates to Terminal 1
In late June, Alaska Airlines will be moving its operations from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1, positioning itself closer to its Oneworld partner, American Airlines. This move promises enhanced check-in technology for a smoother passenger experience, along with a new Alaska Airlines lounge opening this summer.
Terminal 3 West Modernization Project Begins
With the Terminal 1 project nearing completion, SFO Airport will shift its focus to Terminal 3 in July. The $2.5 billion Terminal 3 West Modernization Project will revamp 500,000 square feet of the terminal’s western section and add 250,000 square feet to accommodate a wider array of food and beverage options. During this project, United Airlines will increase its flights in Terminal 2, and temporary walkways will be established to guide passengers around the construction area.
Frontier Airlines Returns to San Jose with Five New Routes
Frontier Airlines is expanding its Bay Area presence by re-entering San Jose Mineta International Airport with five new routes. Frontier will offer daily round trips to Denver and San Diego, followed by flights to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix on August 13th. To celebrate its return, Frontier is offering limited-time introductory fares as low as $19.
Frontier offers some extremely cheap starting fares in the new markets — as low as $19 to Las Vegas and San Diego and $29 on the other three routes — Hurry, these rates will not be around for long Please chat with Frontier Airlines at https://www.flyfrontier.com/chat-with-us/.
Spirit Airlines Eliminates Change and Cancellation Fees
Following in the footsteps of Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines has also decided to eliminate change and cancellation fees for most customers. This move aligns with the trend among major airlines to waive change fees, especially during the pandemic.
Southwest Airlines Fares Now on Google Flights
Travelers can now rejoice! Southwest Airlines fares are finally visible on Google Flights, the popular travel search engine. This marks a significant change for Southwest, which has historically kept its inventory exclusive to its own website. While travelers can now easily find Southwest flights on Google Flights, they will still need to visit Southwest’s website to view and book their chosen fares. It’s worth noting that this change is limited to Google Flights for now, and Southwest fares are not yet appearing on other search engines or online travel agencies.