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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 […]

OAK achieves Level 4 Airport Carbon Accreditation

The airport has made significant efforts to reduce emissions  Oakland, Calif. – November 3, 2025: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) has reached new heights in its fourth year participating in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program, having achieved Level 4, the second highest ACA certification. “Our OAK team is committed to reducing carbon emissions in […]

Alaska Airlines announces San Diego nonstops at OAK

Four daily flights now on sale at alaskaair.com Oakland, Calif. – October 27, 2025: Alaska Airlines is expanding its footprint at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) with the launch of four new daily, year-round nonstop flights to San Diego International Airport (SAN). Service will begin on April 22, 2026. The new service will be operated […]

OAK supports federal workers during government shutdown

Unpaid essential workers receive relief in the form of free meals from the airport akland, Calif. – October 24, 2025: In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Port of Oakland and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) are stepping up to support federal workers serving at the airport. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Customs and […]

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport introduces FlyMyAirport

New widget on iflyoak.com makes trip planning easy for travelers Oakland, Calif. – October 21, 2025: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) has introduced FlyMyAirport™, a new widget on OAK’s website that makes planning trips from OAK simpler than ever. The booking portal on IFlyOAK.com provides passengers with a reliable and user-friendly way to search and book flights, […]

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport completes first phase of restroom renovation

New women’s restroom, all gender family restrooms, lactation suite, and renovated men’s restroom in Terminal 1 are complete Oakland, Calif. – October 6, 2025: Today at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), the Port of Oakland announced the completion of Phase 1 of the OAK Terminal Restroom Renovation Program. The completion marks a major milestone in […]

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport Expands Accessibility with ASL Interpretation App

Free Aira ASL app now available for deaf and hard of hearing travelers Oakland, Calif. – September 18, 2025: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) today announced the launch of a new accessibility initiative in partnership with Aira, offering free, on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for deaf and hard of hearing travelers. This new service […]