Gaza protest at SFO disrupts airport
A large group calling for a ceasefire in Gaza has occupied part of San Francisco International Airport/
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco International Airport was the site of a demonstration by protesters demanding a ceasefire in Gaza who showed up in force on Wednesday morning.
A group called Critical Resistance tweeted a picture of a group of people holding a banner called “Stop the World for Gaza” in front of the TSA security line for the A Gates at the international terminal.
Activists also locked arms with each other, blocking Gate G at Terminal 1.
Shortly before 9 a.m., no flights seemed to be affected.
Protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza held a demonstration at San Francisco International Airport on March 13, 2024.Photo: Critical Resistance (KTVU FOX 2)
SFO spokesman Doug Yakel said despite the “protest activity” at the international terminal, it remained open.
Passengers were being re-routed to avoid the protest, Yakel said.
Travelers seeking to reach the international terminal were encouraged by SFO to get dropped off at the rental car center and take an air train to the terminal.
Other passengers traveling by taxis or rideshare services should get picked up or dropped of at domestic terminals, SFO said.
The protest had also not caused any delays to BART service at SFO, the transit agency said.