Twenty-six international airlines link San Francisco International with more than 30 destinations worldwide. There are also services - with 21 US airlines - to more than 65 cities around the US. It is United Airlines' maintenance hub, Virgin America's base and a focus city for Alaska Airlines. The airport has won numerous awards for its easily navigated facilities and passenger services.
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The 24-hour AirTrain light rail service links the International Terminal with the other terminals, parking garages, the Airport BART station and the car hire centre.
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Short-term (hourly and daily) car parking, with direct access to the terminals, is available at both the domestic and international parking garages. Passengers flying to Canada should use the domestic terminals parking garage. Valet parking for all terminals is located in the domestic garage, off the Departures level roadway. A long-term car park is located 2 miles (3.5km) north of the airport terminals. A free shuttle bus service operates between the long-term car park and the terminals. Parking information is available (tel: +1 650 821 7900).
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Money and communications: ATMs are available in all terminals and boarding lounges. There is a full service bank in Terminal 3, as well as a self-service postal centre. Bureaux de change and automated currency exchange machines are located throughout the International Terminal. Telephones equipped with data ports are located throughout the terminals. Wireless internet is available. Mobile telephones can be hired.
Eating and drinking: There are various bars, cafés and restaurants in each terminal.
Shopping: Four duty-free shops are located in the International Terminal. There is a duty-free kiosk in Terminal 1, boarding area B. Other shops include gift shops, newsagents, bookshops, clothing and accessories stores, sweet shops, toy shops and cosmetic and toiletries shops.
Luggage: There is a lost property office on the Arrivals level of Terminal 1 (tel: +1 650 821 7014). Trolleys are available for a fee throughout the terminals. Left-luggage is available at the Airport Travel Agency, in the International Terminal.
Other facilities: These include a medical centre, nurseries and a meditation room.
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The airport is physically accessible and airline employees can assist passengers with disabilities before departure or upon arrival; passengers requiring wheelchairs should contact their airline prior to travel. There are TDD/TTY phones throughout the airport for hearing-impaired travellers. Reserved car parking is also available in all car parks (tel: +1 650 821 7900); the shuttle bus from the long-term car park is equipped with a lift. Ramp-accessible taxis are available. SamTrans buses and the Caltrain shuttle are wheelchair accessible. So are all BART stations.
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The Turpen Aviation Museum, in the International Terminal (tel: +1 650 821 9911), is available for hosting private functions, accommodating up to 250 delegates, with catering and equipment available. The Airport Travel Agency (tel: +1 650 877 0422), also in the International Terminal, provides fax and photocopying services.
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