OREANDA-NEWS. The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a new all-time record for passenger traffic in Calendar Year 2013, with a total of 45 million passengers. This figure surpasses the previous record of 44.5 million passengers set in 2012 and represents the third consecutive year of record-breaking traffic levels at SFO.

Economic impact

SFO remains a top source of economic benefit to region. The Airport generates a total of 33,580 direct jobs and USD 2.1 billion in personal income, as well as USD 1.1 billion annually in state and local tax revenue. In May 2013, SFO announced a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan, which is expected to create 36,000 new Bay Area jobs.

Market share

SFO offers a wide variety of travel options to passengers, with 34 international carriers serving 30 international points, as well as 15 domestic airlines offering nonstop service to 78 cities in the United States. Among airports in the Bay Area, SFO continues to be the airport of choice for both domestic and international flights:

Bay Area Market Share (Domestic Flights)

66.1% SFO

18.0% OAK

15.9% SJC

Bay Area Market Share (International Flights)

95.5% SFO

1.6% OAK

2.9% SJC

Airline Market Share at SFO

46.1% United Airlines (includes affiliates)

8.5% Virgin America

7.8% Delta Airlines

Total landings by operator

33.9% United Airlines

30.0% SkyWest Airlines

10.2% Virgin America

Key accomplishments in 2013

SFO made important progress in a variety of objectives over the past year, with highlights including:

March – signed 10-Year lease extension with United Airlines Maintenance Operations Center

May – announced 10-Year USD 4.3 billion Capital Improvement Plan to upgrade Airport facilities

August – launched new, improved version of flySFO.com website

November – announced agreement with RelayRides; first “shared economy” agreement at SFO

December – launched “Wag Brigade” program of certified pet therapy dogs at SFO

Awards received by SFO in 2013

SFO was proud to be recognized for its efforts during the past year, evidenced by the following:

March – Airport Revenue News “Best Overall Concession Program – Large Airports”

June – Travel + Leisure “Best Single Social Media Promotion by a U.S. Airport”

August – Airports Council International – North America “Environmental Achievement Award”

September – FAA “Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Advocate and Partner Award”

October – San Francisco Chamber of Commerce “Excellence in Business Awards”

November – Airports Going Green Awards for “Sustainable Planning, Design and Construction”

November – Airports Council International – North America “Best Food & Beverage Program”

New service launched at SFO in 2013

March – additional service to Fort Lauderdale via United Airlines

April – Copenhagen, Denmark, via new carrier Scandinavian Airlines

April – additional service to Shanghai, new service to Wuhan via new carrier China Eastern

April – additional service to Paris (CDG) via United Airlines

April – additional service to Newark, New Jersey via Virgin America

May – additional service to Austin, Texas via Virgin America

June – additional service to Anchorage, Alaska via Virgin America (seasonal)

December – Guadalajara, Morelia, and Leon, Mexico via AeroMexico

December – Sun Valley, Idaho via United Airlines (seasonal service)