A US airport made a ‘confusing’ name change. Here’s how it’s going
Also: Flight attendant tips and the world of waffles View in Browser 09.28.24 In travel news: Hurricane Helene , a true Gulf of Mexico monster, disrupted air traffic and travel plans in the Southeast and beyond late this week while a different kind of storm has been slowing brewing in San Francisco Bay. Also: Flight attendants' etiquette tips and the wonderful world of waffles. By Lilit Marcus 🛬 The name game San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) In May, California's "Metropolitan Oakland International" changed its name to " San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport " – despite the fact that San Francisco International Airport is just 30 miles (48 kilometers) away. There's been rancor ever since. The Port of Oakland said the rebrand's goal is to remind tourists that Oakland is an access point for visiting the Bay Area, but some peo...