Travellers are being advised to check the status of their flights to and from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) this week as smoke from California’s wildfires hazes over the gateway.
Over the weekend, some 100 services were cancelled from SFO, while another 15 percent of flights were delayed by an average of 60-75 minutes.
Airport officials said flight disruptions may continue this week as the nearby North Bay fires affect air quality and visibility.
North Bay Wildfires are affecting some flights. Please check with your airlines and visit https://t.co/gDDfQDadA2 for more details. pic.twitter.com/QBTORxQnfq
— San Francisco International Airport (SFO) ✈️ (@flySFO) October 13, 2017
“The devastating wildfires in Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, and Solano Counties are causing unhealthy air quality conditions, reduced visibility, and wide spread smoke and haze.”
San Francisco International Airport
“As a result, SFO is experiencing some delays and cancellations.”
Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) warned Australians within the northern parts of California to keep an eye on local news and follow the instructions of authorities are as wildfires could continue to intensify and spread over the coming days.
“Ash and smoke are affecting visibility with flights from some airports in the region – including San Francisco International Airport – delayed or cancelled,” DFAT said.
“Contact your airline or tour operator directly to confirm travel plans.”
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