Does anyone know why recently flights to and from San Francisco is always delay

Does anyone know why recently flights to and from San Francisco is always delay?

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It's been going on for years... SFO has two sets of parallel runways, but they are too close for parallel IFR approaches, so the capacity of the airport is decreased when the weather goes below VFR. When I was flying for a west coast regional who served United in SFO, we used to call it the "San Fran 1 - 2 - 3 rule: 1 cloud, 2 airplanes, 3 hour delays"
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Yeah the weather could be to blame for all of the delays. But the aircraft are equipped for category IIIc approaches down to 0 into 0/0 IMC. But it is rare that most pilots do this. (at least here in the US...and I would think twice about trying that in the mountainous terrain like out west) If fuel reserves allow, they can hold until weather improves or divert to the nearest airport with the basic VFR minumums. Pilots flying under 135 have visibility take-off minimums...so if any adverse weather conditions that exist would prevent a take off....so they don't arrive...which causes delays.
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The problem is both the weather, and the airport itself. SFO has two runways that are parallel to each other, but they are "too close" together for both to be in use when visibility drops below a certain threshold. After the fog rolls in, only one runway is active, and suddenly 4 flights a minute becomes 2, and the planes start to stack up in the landing queue, and everybody is delayed. --- Kasey C, PC guru since Apple II days There's too much blood in my caffeine system.
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First of all, not all crews and aircraft, even commercial airliners, are Cat III capable; second, even if they were it wouldn't solve the problem of having parallel runways too close to each other. The constant overcast layer that's here in the summer is the source of the problem, it basically cuts the airport's capacity in half.

Do any airlines offer direct service between Orlando and San Francisco

Do any airlines offer direct service between Orlando and San Francisco?
I was just wondering if any airlines offered direct flights between Orlando, Florida and San Francisco, California so I don't have to deal with the headaches of switching flights...does anybody know for sure? Also, does anyone know about how long that flight would take (in total hours)?
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Looks like Delta and US Airways offer direct flights from SFO (San Francisco) to Orlando (MCO).
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us airways and united. Flight Details - Total travel time: 5hrs 52min
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Yes, United Airlines do - departs 8.15am arrives 11.07am. Can also be booked as a US Air codeshare. Enjoy your trip
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Try using Kayak.com to check some flight info. I used them to check all the airlines, even the smaller ones the big sites don't list. Good luck. www.kayak.com
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US Airways, Delta, United, Air Tran, and/or Sometimes Continental.

san francisco to south africa

san francisco to south africa?
ok anyone know the flight time between san francisco and cape town south africa and if there is connection in newyork or elsewhere i am leaving wednesday so i need answer quick how is that possable 9 hrs flight there must be connection and lay over
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the flight time is around 9 hours between san francisco and cape town. Good luck
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9 hours, have you seen this site www.voluntoursouthafrica.com its a real win. You really experiance the heart of SA
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How can you be leaving on Wednesday without a reservation. . .it is obvious you have not made any arrangements yet. There are two routes, one thru NY and the other going thru Atlanta. Try kayak.com or orbits.com
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It is not nine hours... the people who got nine probably didn't take into account the time change and lay overs/connections (I don't think there are any non stop flights since the plane has to refuel for such a long flight). Do a search on kayak.com and you will see that the flights are 28hrs or more.

Cheapest I can expect to get a summer round-trip flight from New York to San Francisco

Cheapest I can expect to get a summer round-trip flight from New York to San Francisco?
I intended to go June 2010, so a little way ahead yet, but I was just doing some research on dates like October 09, March 2010, just to get a general idea of what sort of price flights are from NYC to San Francisco. It seems the average price for these dates is at least $300 round-trip per person, which to me seems really quite steep, when you can fly to European destinations from $350-400 return if you book it right. Is $300 generally seem to be the going price for summer flights from NYC to SFO, or am I not looking correct? I was looking to pay more in the region of $200-250, is that possible or is that price range unrealistically low? Thanks
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I found all sorts of fares in the 238 248 range Go to kayak.com and you can be linked ot the fares on Jet Blue (to Oakland) Virgin America, Delta and United. They are all pretty competitive now. I would go with Virgin America as your first checked bag flies free also. Play with the dates and see what works for you
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If you wait long enough, maybe the airline will PAY YOU to take their flights! Wow-- I'd hold out for awhile. We can't, or shouldn't pay any "steep" fares. What the heck are the airlines trying to do, MAKE A PROFIT?!? Like a REGULAR business?!? Oh no they won't--- not on my fare!!
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How cheap do you want it???

Philippine Airlines flights from LA and san francisco stop in guam before proceeding to manila right

Philippine Airlines flights from LA and san francisco stop in guam before proceeding to manila right?
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i think they don't stop anymore.
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Nope, all the flights to Manila from SFO or LAX are non-stop. I don't believe PAL even flies to Guam anymore. http://www.philippineairlines.com/home/home.jsp

I will be getting on a plane for the first time post 9/11 What should I expect? Tips to make flight easier

I will be getting on a plane for the first time post 9/11 What should I expect? Tips to make flight easier?
Flight leaves San Diego Friday 5pm to San Francisco & returns Sunday 4pm
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Well i suggest if you are going to fly on a plane to wear a diguise. Per say maybe a LONG BEARD and a towel around your head. And make sure to bring lots of fluids. and make sure to open up watches and such electronics and bring the opened electronics on the plane on your carry on with the wires exposed and such.And sing the song You Dropped The Bomb On Me outloud the entire plane ride
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To make the flight a more pleasant experience, put all liquids in your check-in bag and not in your carry-on. There will be long lines, so be patient. And buy Dramamine - chewables. I've flown several times since 9/11. I have several friends that are airline pilots and flight attendants. It is safer now than ever to travel. Relax and have a safe flight.
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Things have really settled down since the post 911 days. I mean as far as the overall feeling that is in the airport. I traveled alot in late 2001 and early 2002, and man was in uncomfortable and eerie at most airports. Things are better today. My best advice is to arive at the airport early. Beacuse lines have gotten longer since before 911. I would advise 2 hours. That way incase you do have issues, you will have ample time to correct them. Also remember that if you carry liquids in your carry-on, they need to be in 3 ounce bottles and be in a clear ziplock bag. Otherwise you will have to put them your checked luggage.
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I flew in February from Newark to Las Vegas, and they seem to have their routine down a little better than before. Check out your airport website--it has the info so you know what you can bring and what you can't, wait times, etc. http://www.san.org/
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For starters, some of the most important information you can have is about what you can and can't pack, and whether it can be carried on or checked. Here are a couple of links to TSA web pages that you should familiarize yourself with. The first is the TSA prohibited items list, the second is the TSA 3-1-1 liquid carry-on guidelines: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm http://www.tsa.gov/311/index.shtm Make sure you get to the airport at least 2 hours before your scheduled flight (check what the airline has to say about arrival time as depending upon the size and normal crowd level of the airport, you may have to be there a little earlier even). At the security checkpoint you are required to remove your shoes and have them screened, so I would advise wearing shoes that are easy to remove and put on, as well as socks so you're not barefoot on the airport floor. If you carry on liquids (all under 3.4 oz. and placed in a 1-quart zip-top bag) the bag will have to be taken out of your carry-on so security personal can see it. All of the security measures can be a nuisance, but they're in place to protect us, and it's really not all that bad. It usually takes me around 5 minutes, if that, to get all the way through the security checkpoint. Depending on what all you're carrying on though, your stuff can become separated if it's in different bins, so just double check to make sure you have everything before leaving the security checkpoint.
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Bring knock out gas. To put up to the kid behind you's mouth, who kicks you hard.