SFO travelers advised to remain cautious abroad amid US-Iran conflict
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — In the wake of Iran’s retaliatory bombings of a U.S. Air Force base in Qatar, American travelers going abroad have been put on alert. Security concerns are a top priority at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Despite travel advisories telling Americans going abroad to stay vigilant, travelers are not changing their plans — just adding caution as one more piece of luggage to take with them.
KRON4’s Stephanie Rothman was at SFO and spoke with travelers. Watch the full report in the media player above.
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