Press Releases

‘San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport’ receives preliminary approval

Back to All Port Commissioners vote unanimously to take first step in modifying airport name Oakland, Calif.—April 11, 2024: The...

Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Volaris endorse plans for “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport”

Oakland, Calif. – April 9, 2024: The Port of Oakland’s announcement that it will consider modifying the airport’s name has...

Oakland, East Bay residents comfortable with modifying airport’s name

Oakland, CA – April 8, 2024: The Port of Oakland released survey results today showing that local residents are comfortable...

East Bay travel leaders unified in support of OAK name modification

Today, business groups from Oakland, Walnut Creek, the Tri-Valley, and Berkeley, representing thousands of enterprises in the East Bay, announced...

Port of Oakland considers name modification for OAK

Back to All Oakland, Calif.—March 29, 2024—The Port of Oakland will consider modifying the airport’s name to San Francisco Bay...

Oakland Airport celebrates Southwest Airlines’ five years of service to Hawaii

Oakland, Calif. – March 20, 2024: On Monday, Oakland International Airport (OAK) celebrated the five-year anniversary of service to Hawaii...

Advanced Air launches at Oakland International Airport

On Sunday, March 17th, Advanced Air will launch its inaugural service at Oakland International Airport (OAK) with daily nonstop flights...

Oakland International Airport projects over 1 million passengers for spring break

OAK is projecting over 1 million passengers to pass through the airport between March 15 and April 15, an uptick...

Port of Oakland renews 7-year contract with Alameda County Sheriff’s Office

Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) will continue to provide all law enforcement services to Oakland International Airport (OAK) through 2031...

Oakland International Airport saw over 42 percent jump in international passengers in January

In January of 2024, Oakland International Airport (OAK) saw significantly higher levels of international passenger traffic with an increase of...

Port of Oakland awarded 10 million to modernize restrooms at Oakland International Airport

Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that the Port of Oakland, which operates Oakland International Airport (OAK), will...

Oakland Airport Will Show Puppy Love to Passengers This Valentine’s Day

OAK will host Valley Humane Society’s Canine Comfort Pet-Assisted Therapy team Oakland, Calif. – February 13, 2024: Oakland International Airport...