San Francisco airport expects major delays as FAA restricts some landings

The Federal Aviation Administration is reducing arrival capacity at San Francisco International Airport as construction and new safety rules take effect, a move expected to increase flight delays.

The FAA said the measure will lower maximum arrival rates from 54 flights per hour to 36 during a major runway project. The FAA said the runway project and safety measures are separate actions, each reducing arrival capacity by nine flights per hour.

San Francisco International Airport said the changes will lead to more delays...