Southwest begins nonstop flights to Baltimore-Washington DC
Today, Southwest Airlines begins nonstop service to Baltimore/Washington DC (BWI). The flight will operate daily on Southwest’s Boeing 737 aircraft seating 175 passengers.
OAK anticipates over 210,000 travelers for Labor Day holiday
Oakland International Airport (OAK) estimates that over 210,000 travelers will pass through the airport between Thursday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 5 for the Labor Day holiday weekend. This figure represents nearly 88 percent of the traffic levels observed pre-pandemic in 2019.
New Oakland International Airport restaurant opens this week
This week, OAK is celebrating the opening of its new restaurant, the OAK Clubhouse. The restaurant is located in OAK’s Terminal 1, adjacent to Gate 6. In addition to full-service dining, passengers also have the option to place their quick orders on-the-go via kiosk or QR code.
Port of Oakland commits to aggressive carbon reduction plan at airport
As part of the Port of Oakland’s road to zero emissions, the Port is developing an aggressive program to reduce carbon emissions at Oakland International Airport (OAK). OAK is owned and operated by the Port of Oakland.
Oakland Airport completes $11 million terminal security exit project
OAK has completed its Terminal 2 (T2) Security Exit Project. The exit upgrade will increase security at the airport and features new art that will welcome passengers to Oakland.
Port of Oakland Commissioners confirm appointment of Interim Director of Aviation
The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners passed a resolution confirming the appointment of Craig Simon as Interim Director of Aviation.
OAK publishes draft environmental report for proposed Terminal Modernization and Development Project
The Port of Oakland has passed a critical milestone in its proposed Terminal Modernization and Development Project for Oakland International Airport (OAK) with today’s release of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
OAK brings in airline executives from around the world to get more destinations for the East Bay
OAK is hosting the Air Service World Congress at the Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Resort in Oakland. In attendance will be delegates from 26 airlines plus airports and aviation companies worldwide.
Summer travel kicked off in May with over 1 million passengers at OAK
Up nearly 3% from last May, traffic boosted by new destinations Oakland, Calif. – June 29, 2023: In May 2023, Oakland International Airport saw 1,002,621 passengers, an increase of 2.8 percent from May 2022. This represents approximately 83.2 percent of pre-pandemic passenger levels seen in 2019, and an increase of 6.9 percent from April 2023. Additionally, […]
Independence Day and new destinations lead to peak summer traffic at OAK
New nonstops include Philadelphia, the birthplace of our nation Oakland, Calif. – June 28, 2023: Oakland International Airport officials expect peak level traffic at OAK during the Independence Day holiday travel period. Key dates for travel for the 4th of July holiday are projected to be between Friday, June 30th through Sunday, July 9th. Based […]