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Finnair to launch new route to San Francisco for summer 2017
In line with its growth strategy, Finnair has announced that it will open a new seasonal route from Helsinki to San Francisco in June 2017, operating three weekly flights between both cities from June 1st to September 30th. The flights will be operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
United Airlines to launch longest commercial flight on San Francisco-Singapore route
United Airlines will introduce daily non-stop flights between its San Francisco International Airport hub and Singapore’s Changi Airport, from June 1st, 2016, subject to government approval. United will be the first airline to offer nonstop service between San Francisco and Singapore, and this will be the only non-stop service to the US from Singapore.
MTC and 511 release 2012 edition of Getting there on Transit Guide
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and its 511 Traveler Information Service have released the 2012 edition of the Getting There on Transit guide.
Stockton and Ellis street entrance of Powell street station to close August 27
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which oversees transportation in the city, including the Municipal Railway (Muni), today announced that the entrance to the Powell Street Muni Metro/BART Station located at Stockton and Ellis streets will close August 27.
BART expands distribution sites for Senior Clipper cards
BART is expanding the number of locations throughout the Bay Area that can accept applications and issue discounted Clipper cards In an effort to make the all-in-one transit cards more accessible to senior citizens.
Brits lead San Francisco tourism boom
The San Francisco Travel Association, the official tourism marketing organisation for the City and County of San Francisco, has announced the city welcomed 2,872,000 international visitors in 2011, an increase of nearly ten percent over 2010. The figure also represents an increase of nearly 30 per cent over 2009.
Westfield San Francisco Centre thowcases The City’s Architectural Heritage
Westfield San Francisco Centre is a member of the San Francisco Travel Association, the U.S. Travel Association, the National Tour Association and the Shop America Alliance.
SFMTA Board approves two-year budget
The Board of Directors of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which oversees all transportation in the city, including the Municipal Railway (Muni), approved the Agency’s two-year budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 and FY 2014.
Central Subway Project Moves Forward on Chinatown Station
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which manages transportation in the City, today announced that the Agency has completed the acquisition of the property that will be the future home of the Central Subway’s Chinatown Station. Starting today, the property, located at 933-949 Stockton Street, will be secured, signage will be removed and a decorative vinyl wrap will be applied along Stockton and Washington streets.
San Francisco launches innovative Muni History Exhibit to celebrate 100 Years
New First of its Kind “Treasures from the Muni Archive” Exhibit Showcases San Francisco’s Historic Past During Muni’s Centennial.
San Francisco - A Spring Fling
Spring doesn’t arrive until March 20. San Francisco already has a case of “spring fever” though, and there’s plenty to make green fingers itch:
San Francisco Port Commission votes for new terminal
The five-member San Francisco Port Commission has voted unanimously to approve the construction of a new cruise terminal at Pier 27. The project will meet growing needs of San Francisco’s cruise business and provide platform for 2013 America’s Cup Races, officials said earlier.