American Airlines Introduces Oakland–Dallas Nonstop
New Daily Bay Area Link to DFW Launches Today OAKLAND, CA: (April 3, 2018) – Today at Oakland International Airport (OAK), American Airlines commences daily nonstop service between OAK and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). The new link is significant for Bay Area residents, providing OAK with roughly 100 unique connections currently not possible through American’s Phoenix hub. American offers more than 760 daily flights […]
Oakland International Airport Traffic Up 5.3% in February
Passenger Traffic Boosted by Continued Increase in Seat Capacity Oakland, CA – (March 28, 2018): Oakland International Airport (OAK) reports 849,529 airline passengers for the month of February, a 5.3% increase over February 2017. Total airline seat capacity of 1,187,141 increased 4.7% over last year and the load factor (% of seats occupied by passengers) […]
Oakland Airport Head Appointed to 4-Year Term with National Industry Association
Director Bryant L. Francis to Serve on Industry-Leading Policy Review Committee Oakland, CA: (March 19, 2018) – When beginning his tenure at Oakland International Airport (OAK) two years ago this month, a featured Forbes.com writer penned him the “Ultimate Airport Guy.” Director Bryant L. Francis, C.M. has proven such at OAK, bringing with him an […]
Allegiant Announces Bay Area’s Only Nonstop Memphis Flights at OAK Airport
Airline Brings Southern Hospitality to Oakland with $59 One-way Fares Oakland, CA: (March 7, 2018) – Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced today that Allegiant Air will offer a nonstop flight between Oakland and Memphis, Tennessee, beginning May 30, 2018. The seasonal summer service will fly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and kicks off with one-way fares […]
Oakland International Sees 41% More International Passengers in January 2018
New Flights and Destinations Attracted 4.5% More Travelers Overall Oakland, CA: (February 28, 2018) – Officials at Oakland International (OAK) report today that new operations helped to drive a 41% year-over-year increase in January international passenger volume at the Airport. New international service from Southwest and Norwegian Air helped to account for the 16,340 additional international travelers at OAK compared with January 2017. Total passenger traffic at the Airport reached 949,489 in January 2018, up 4.5% from 908,898 total passengers […]
High Demand Brings TSA Pre-Check Enrollment Back to OAK February 26th
Appointments Available Now for 2-week Event at Oakland International Airport The Event: Oakland International Airport TSA Pre✓® Local Enrollment Event Date: February 26th – March 9th, 2018 (Closed Saturday & Sunday) Time: Weekdays, 8am to 5pm Location: Oakland International Airport, Terminal 2 pre-security Oakland, CA – (February 16, 2018): Oakland International Airport is inviting passengers to […]
Viva Roma! Oakland to Rome Link Launches with Norwegian Nonstop
New Bay Area Air Service to Europe Begins February 6 Oakland, CA: (February 6, 2018) – Oakland International Airport today launches the first nonstop Bay Area service to Rome since 2001. The flight between Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK) takes 12 hours and 35 minutes, and will operate twice […]
Ten-Year High Lifts Oakland International over 13 Million Passengers in 2017
Surging Domestic and International Traffic Place Airport on Approach to Record Oakland, CA – (January 31, 2018): Today, officials at Oakland International Airport (OAK) released December and Calendar Year passenger traffic figures reflecting a continued upward trajectory, and the most passengers since its record year of 2007. The Airport saw 1,086,388 travelers in December, 5.4% more […]
Oakland International Airport Selected as TSA Innovation Site
Airport to Introduce New Technologies in 2018 Media Contact: Keonnis R. Taylor 510-563-6500 [email protected] Oakland, CA – (December 30, 2017): Oakland International Airport (OAK) today reports that it has been selected as an official Innovation Task Force Site. The distinction will allow OAK to try out new technologies to benefit its growing passenger base. The trial program […]
Oakland International Airport Passenger Traffic Up 7.1% in November
Increase Reflects a Ten-Year Traffic High for the Month Media Contact: Keonnis R. Taylor 510-563-6500 [email protected] Oakland, CA (December 29, 2017) – Oakland International Airport (OAK) today reports that it served 1,111,124 passengers in November, an increase of 73,746 passengers (7.1%) over the prior year. The increase is based upon 5.3% more flight operations and 7.5% more seats. […]