OAK celebrates Valentine’s Day with free love letters and festive decor
Love letter drop boxes are available to travelers at select gates Oakland, Calif. – February 9, 2026: Love is in the air at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) this Valentine’s season. In partnership with Southwest Airlines, OAK is inviting travelers to share the love through a special free Valentine’s Day love letter activation designed to […]
Port of Oakland Appoints Justin Berton as Director of Communications
Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 28, 2026: The Port of Oakland announced the appointment of Justin Berton to serve as its new Director of Communications, effective January 28, 2026. Berton will serve as the agency’s lead communications strategist and primary media liaison for the seaport, airport, commercial real estate, and utility holdings. “We’re thrilled to add […]
CLEAR launches biometric “eGates” and TSA PreCheck® enrollment at OAK
New services introduced just in time for major sporting events in the Bay Area Oakland, Calif. – January 13, 2026: CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, has launched new biometric “eGates” – that will help passengers move through security checks even faster – and will begin accepting TSA PreCheck® enrollment applications at Oakland San Francisco […]
OAK is turning up the fun for busy December holidays
The airport is spreading cheer during the December holidays with festive terminal décor and its third annual gift-wrapping event Oakland, Calif. – December 19, 2025: The December holidays have arrived at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), and its terminals are looking merry and bright. The airport expects approximately 400,000 passengers to pass through the […]
District® brings Bay Area flavor to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport
Beloved local restaurant debuts at OAK with shareable plates, comfort-driven handhelds, fresh salads, and an extensive beverage program Oakland, Calif. – December 18, 2025: SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, is proud to announce the opening of District at Oakland San Francisco […]
OAK Allows Public to Visit Airport Terminals Beyond Security
New ‘OAK Guest Pass’ Program Allows Non-Passengers to Pass Security to Meet Family, Loved Ones at the Gates and Shop + Dine at OAK Oakland, Calif. – December 15, 2025: Returning to an era when airports were spaces for excited “hellos” and heart-felt “goodbyes” or a place to dine and shop, the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport […]
Oakland Public Library partners with Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport to launch free digital reading campaign for travelers
Content is complimentary for all travelers – no library card required Oakland, Calif. – November 21, 2025: Just in time for the busy Thanksgiving travel rush, Oakland Public Library (OPL) is teaming up with the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) to bring free reading resources to travelers. Beginning Monday, November 24, digital ads will appear […]
Board of Port Commissioners’ Statement Regarding Air Cargo Activities at OAK
As Port Board members appointed to lead a local government agency, we are also Oakland residents, parents, siblings, and members of a broader community. Our hearts grieve over war and the loss of innocent life. We support a lasting ceasefire and condemn any acts of terrorism and genocide in Israel and Gaza, respectively. Oakland San […]
Thanksgiving travel begins at OAK
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport projects nearly a quarter of a million passengers Oakland, Calif. – November 20, 2025: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is ringing in the holiday season and is prepared for a busy Thanksgiving holiday. The airport will welcome nearly a quarter of a million passengers during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. […]
Government shutdown update: Reduced flights at OAK
Statement from OAK as of 9:00 AM, November 7, 2025 Oakland, Calif. – November 7, 2025: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) has been listed among the 40 high traffic airports across the country that are facing a reduction in flights by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a result of the government shutdown. The airlines […]