Air Cargo Fact Sheet
Members of our community have requested that the Port ban shipment of specific cargo through the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK). The Port’s leadership has met with the campaign organizers on a regular and ongoing basis and has investigated this issue thoroughly. The Port’s Board of Commissioners has since issued a public statement explaining its position on the issues. Yet there are still significant misunderstandings of the Port’s actual regulatory role and authority. The following questions and answers seek to summarize the Port’s discussions with organizers, the Port’s past public statements, […]
SFO and OAK Resolve Trademark Lawsuit Over Airport Name
Oakland, Calif. – April 28, 2026: The City and County of San Francisco and the Port of Oakland have agreed to resolve a trademark lawsuit over the Oakland airport’s official name, which will remain “Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport.” The terms of the agreement were memorialized in a formal document that is available on the airports’ […]
OAK’s Restroom Renovation Program wins Airport Business News’ 2026 Project of the Year
Award recognizes innovative redesign of one of the airport’s most-used amenities Oakland, Calif. – April 27, 2026: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) has been named the recipient of Airport Business News’ 2026 Project of the Year for its Terminal Restroom Renovation Program, Phase 1. The award recognizes the airport’s achievement in transforming aging restroom facilities […]
Alaska Airlines Strengthens California Connectivity with Inaugural Oakland–San Diego Flights
The airport and airline celebrated the new flight with Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee Oakland, Calif. – April 23, 2026: Alaska Airlines yesterday marked the inaugural launch of four daily, year-round nonstop flights between Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN). The addition marks a significant expansion of intra-California connectivity for Bay […]
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 […]