NEWS November 15, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Michael C. McCarron Director, Bureau of Community Affairs (650) 821-4000 SF-06-61 [email protected] SFO “STRIKES THE HARP AND JOINS THE CHORUS” THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Circus Finelli, Gay Men’s Chorus and Leading Ladies of Tango Will Provide Weekly Entertainment for 3.3+ Million Expected Travelers SAN FRANCISCO -- ‘Tis the season for saving your time and money – San Francisco International Airport (SFO) will make the most of both for more than 3.3 million travelers who will visit the Airport through December. Flight check-in at SFO’s long-term parking garage, live weekly performances, complimentary gift wrap post-security, and the return of the Holiday Passport coupon booklet will usher in the holidays at SFO. “Many people fly during November and December to spend time with family and friends,” said John L. Martin, Director of San Francisco International Airport. “Our job is to make sure that your time at SFO is less stressful and more enjoyable before you board.” The Airport anticipates more than 3.3 million inbound and outbound passengers between Wednesday, November 22, 2006; and Wednesday, January 3, 2007. Peak travel days include November 22, 26 and 27; and December 21 through January 3, 2007. Airport visitors will be treated to entertaining performances every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. through the end of the year (November 15, 22 and 29; December 6, 13, 20 and 27). • 12:00 noon - San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus, the world’s oldest, kicks-off this season’s schedule of weekly performances at SFO with a medley of Holiday Songs sung a cappella (www.sfgmc.org). • 12:20 pm - Circus Center’s Circus Finelli Circus Finelli will entertain children ages four to 94 with dancing, juggling, acrobatics and general “clowning around.” A San Francisco based troupe of all female clowns, Circus Finelli was named after Judy Finelli, a New Circus pioneer, Pickle Family Circus alumna and co-founder of Circus Center. Page 2 SF-06-61 • 12:45 pm - Leading Ladies of Tango The Leading Ladies of Tango, a world-class dance and musical review troupe, will feature 20 women from nine countries. They will perform their unique version of the traditional 125 year old Argentine Tango fused with modern dance (www.leadingladiesoftango.com). ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR SAVINGS SFO’s Holiday Savings Passport booklet returns with more than 35 ways to save on Airport merchant products and services as well as airfare, available throughout the Airport and online at www.flysfo.com. This year’s offerings include: EAT! California cuisine for every budget: • Willow Creek Grill - 10% discount with entrée purchase Terminal 1, Boarding Area B, near Gate 25, Post-Security Terminal 3, Boarding Area F, near Gate 70, Post-Security • Legends of San Francisco - 10% off with entrée purchase Terminal 1, Boarding Area B, near Gate 31, Post-Security • Bradley Ogden’s Yankee Pier - Save $2 with purchase of entrée Terminal 3, Boarding Area F near Gate 72, Post-Security DRINK! Raise a glass: • Just Desserts - 12 oz Gourmet Drip Coffee with purchase of cake or pie slice Terminal 1, two locations between areas B, C & Food Court, Pre & Post-Security Terminal 3, Boarding Area F, Hub Food Court, Post-Security • Café Del Monde - Free glass of wine or beer with $6.95 food purchase International Terminal, Boarding Areas A & G, Post-Security • Wine Wisdom - 10% off wine or merchandise purchase Terminal 3, Boarding Area F near Gate 82, Post-Security BE MERRY! Ease stress with: • SFO Hairport - 10% discount on cuts, shampoos, massage, facials, showers & shoe shines - International Terminal Main Hall, Near Boarding Area G, Pre-Security • DFS Galleria - Free gift with purchase of $75 in beauty products International Terminal, Boarding Areas A & G, Post-Security • AlaskaAir.com - 10% airfare discount to selected destinations Terminal 1 • The Body Shop - 20% off purchase Terminal 3, Boarding Area F, near Gate 82, Post-Security • Pacific Gateway Concessions - Free fleece booties with purchase of $10+ Terminals 1, 3 & International Terminal, Check coupon for participating stores Page 3 SF-06-61 • Swatch - Free travel pillow with purchase of $75+ Terminal 3, Boarding Areas E & F, Post-Security • TieRack - 15% off purchase and complimentary gift-packaging Terminal 3, Boarding Area F near Gate 82,, Post-Security ART. BART. CART. SFO provides convenient transportation options and free “entertainment” throughout the year: • Twenty galleries throughout SFO display rotating exhibits of art, science, history and culture. (http://www.sfoarts.org/exhibits/current.html) • The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system provides convenient direct access to SFO from/to San Francisco. (http://www.bart.gov/guide/airport/sfo.asp) • SFO is one of the first US airports to offer baggage check-in and boarding passes issued at its long-term parking garage, eliminating the need for luggage carts. (http://www.flysfo.com/transport/parking/gt_prk_sfo.asp) TSA SECURITY REGULATIONS - “3-1-1” • Passengers traveling during the holidays are strongly encouraged to arrive at the Airport a minimum of 90 minutes prior to departure for domestic flights, and two hours early for international flights. • Passengers are required to pack all carry-on toiletries of 3 oz. or less (each item) in one, re-sealable quart size plastic bag, one bag per traveler. (3-1-1) • No gifts (including wine) are permitted through security. Wine may be purchased post- security and carried on board. • The European Union restricts carry-on toiletries to five 100 ml size items (100 ml = 3.5 oz.) regardless of origin or destination of air carrier. Exceptions include medicines and some dietary requirements such as baby food. • For TSA security regulations including “Do’s and Don’ts” of packing, visit http://www.tsa.gov. S - F - O About San Francisco International Airport SFO (www.flysfo.com) offers non-stop links with more than 29 international points on 25 international carriers. The Bay Area’s Airport of Choice connects non-stop with more than 60 cities in the United States on 20 domestic airlines, including more than twice as many non-stop flights to the New York area than other Bay Area airports combined. .