Press Releases

The Bay Area’s most unique flight is back for the summer at OAK

SATA Azores Airlines flies nonstop to the Azorean Archipelago Oakland, Calif. – June 13, 2023: Today, the Bay Area’s most...

Oakland Airport reports April 2023 passenger traffic

International passenger arrivals increase by nearly 17 percent from March Oakland, Calif. – June 6, 2023: In April of 2023,...

Summer travel kicks off at OAK with 11 destinations added

Airport projects a busy Memorial Day weekend with 130,000 travelers expected Oakland, Calif. – May 23, 2023: Oakland International Airport...

Mural & exhibit featuring disabled artists and disability rights activists hung at the Oakland Airport

Honoring 50-years of local Center for Independent Living & disability rights advocate Judith Heumann May 22, 2023: The Center for...

Now Spirit Airlines Connects the East Bay to the East Coast and Dallas, too

New OAK nonstops “shave off” as much as four hours of journey time Oakland, Calif. – May 5, 2023: Today,...

Oakland International Airport passenger count up 15 percent month-to-month

Strong spring travel demand at OAK Oakland, Calif. – May 3, 2023: In March of 2023, Oakland International Airport saw...

Port of Oakland names Craig Simon Acting Director of Aviation

Industry veteran will oversee Oakland International Airport Oakland, Calif. – May 2, 2023: This week, Craig Simon begins as Acting...

Liberty Defense’s HEXWAVE to be Evaluated by Port of Oakland for use in Airport Employee Screening

The Port to trial use of the HEXWAVE walkthrough security detection portal to seamlessly screen for potential threats and improve...

19 percent increase in February passenger traffic at OAK

Strong year over year growth at the East Bay airport Oakland, Calif. – April 4, 2023: In February of 2023,...

small private jet on OAK tarmac at sunset

Oakland International Airport announces advertising partnership with Oakland Roots Sports Club

OAK designated the Official Airport of Oakland Roots SC Oakland, Calif. – April 3, 2023 – Oakland International Airport announced...

16 new retail locations are coming to OAK Airport after Port of Oakland vote

The Port has approved permits with three global concessionaires to create a reimagined airport retail program offering goods from numerous...

Calavera brings best of Oakland cuisine and art at OAK Airport location

The eighth addition under the restaurant program comes with unique art feature Oakland, Calif. – March 9, 2023: New restaurant...