Press Releases

Airport Recovery Underway as Passengers More than Double from April to May

Passenger traffic in May 2020 illustrates resilience at Oakland International Oakland, CA: (June 16, 2020) – Oakland International Airport (OAK)...

Oakland International Launches Media Campaign Aimed at Recovery: “We’re ready to see you all fly the East Bay Way once again”

Airport’s TV advertising looks to boost travel resurgence Oakland, CA: (June 9, 2020) – Oakland International Airport has launched a...

Oakland International Airport exec: fliers ‘itching to hop aboard’

Slow COVID-19 rebound likely, says Bryant Francis, but travel should pick up   Oakland, Calif. – June 3, 2020: Coronavirus...

OAK Reports Dramatic Declines Due to Pandemic; Recovery Possible Beginning this Summer

Statistics for April 2020 indicate 96% fewer travelers compared with same period last year Oakland, CA: (May 21, 2020) –...

Oakland International Airport Prepares for ‘New Normal’ of Travel

As uncertainties loom, OAK takes steps to build sustainable future Oakland, CA: (May 14, 2020) – As the air travel...

Oakland International Responds to New Face Covering Requirement for Public Spaces

Port employs enhanced health and safety measures to protect workers and travelers Oakland, CA: (April 23, 2020) – The Alameda...

Airport worker in Oakland tests positive for COVID-19

Oakland, Calif. – March 25, 2020: A gate agent at Oakland International Airport has tested positive for COVID-19, the Airport...

Port of Oakland to staff, partners: ‘You are heroes’

A thank you for transport, supply chain workers who show up midst crisis   Oakland, Calif. – March 19, 2020:...

Port of Oakland, Oakland International Airport will remain open

Cited as essential services exempt from shelter-in-place order Oakland, Calif. – March 16, 2020: The Port of Oakland and Oakland...

Oakland International Airport Welcomes Black History Month and Annual Oakland Black Food & Wine Experience

Airport Dining Makeover Celebrates Oakland Culture, Promotes East Bay Chefs Oakland, CA – (January 31, 2020): Construction walls are up...

SOUTHWEST EXPANDS HAWAII SERVICE AT OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL

Kona and Lihue Nonstop Service Now Offered on Southwest Oakland, CA: (January 22, 2020) – Adding to its existing service...

Spirit Airlines to launch the only Oakland–Fort Lauderdale Nonstop on April 1

Unique air service will give Bay Area travelers “MORE GO,” daily to South Florida OAKLAND, CA; (Jan. 16, 2020) –...