New Director arrives at Oakland International Airport today
Bryant L. Francis leads Aviation Division for Port of Oakland Oakland, CA – March 31, 2016: Bryant L. Francis takes the helm today as Director of Aviation for the Port of Oakland. An industry executive with 20 years of experience, Mr. Francis will oversee Oakland International Airport. To read his biographical sketch, click here. To […]
Oakland International Grows 10.2% in February 2016
Airport Passenger Gains Continue Upward Trend Oakland, CA – March 24, 2016: Oakland International Airport (OAK) reports a 10.2% increase in February passenger traffic to add to its continued growth trend. Now counting 27 months of year-over-year growth, the month of February served 805,109 passengers at the airport, including on Leap Day. Airline seat capacity, at […]
Oakland International is First California Airport to Install Mamava Lactation Suites
OAK Makes Move to Support Nursing Mothers, Accessible Travel Oakland, CA – March 3, 2016: Those traveling through the Oakland International Airport today will be among the first to see a milestone occasion for mothers, families, and access at the airport. The Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport are now giving nursing moms a […]
Oakland International Reports Strong Passenger Traffic for First Month of 2016
Upward Trend Continues for Airport with 8.7% Passenger Growth in January Oakland, CA – February 29, 2016: With more flights, new destinations, and a terminal renovation underway, Oakland International Airport continues to trend upward into 2016. According to reports for January, total passenger traffic at the airport reached 843,073, up 8.7% from 775,420 total passengers […]
International Travelers at Oakland International Airport Get Upgraded Experience and Reduced Wait Times
Airport Installs BorderXpress, Automated Passport Control Kiosks Oakland, CA – February 26, 2016: The Oakland International Airport (OAK) has unveiled eight new BorderXpress Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks to improve efficiency for its international travelers. The installation of APC kiosks will greatly expedite the customs entry process, requiring no pre-registration or cost to the passenger. […]
Port of Oakland names veteran airport exec its Aviation Director
Bryant L. Francis of Long Beach takes over at Oakland International Airport Oakland, CA – February 25, 2016: The Port of Oakland today named Long Beach Airport Director Bryant L. Francis as its new Director of Aviation. Mr. Francis, a 20-year aviation executive, takes over as head of Oakland International Airport. He replaces Deborah Ale […]
Oakland International Continues Upward Trend with 8.4% Total Annual Growth
25 Consecutive Months of Passenger Growth, New Flights Ahead Oakland, CA – February 4, 2016: The Oakland International Airport looks forward to a healthy 2016 as it closes the 2015 books on many positive developments – increased passengers, exciting new destinations, its one millionth BART passenger, and the Terminal One Renovation Project well underway. As […]
Oakland International Airport: a Touchdown for Travelers’ Super Bowl Access
OAK’s Central Location is a Winner in Regional Super Bowl Celebration Oakland, CA – January 29, 2016: Super Bowl 50 is just around the corner, and Oakland International Airport is literally right in the middle of it all. The Bay Area is bubbling with excitement about hosting one of the world’s most exciting sporting events, […]
Oakland International Charts 12% Growth in November
Airport Marks 24th Consecutive Month of Passenger Traffic Gains OAKLAND, CA: (December 22, 2015) — More flights, new destinations, and more passengers. Oakland International Airport (OAK) has enjoyed a healthy year of growth. The airport has now recorded 24 consecutive months of year-over-year passenger traffic gain according to its November reports. Passenger traffic in November […]
‘Tis the Season for Winter Holiday Travel at Oakland International Airport
OAK TO SEE MORE TRAVELERS, MORE FLIGHTS, AND MORE DESTINATIONS HOLIDAY PASSENGERS FORECAST AT 10.5% ABOVE 2014 Oakland, CA – December 21, 2015: This holiday season has the Oakland International Airport (OAK) wrapping up the year with an abundance of holiday travelers stirring through its terminals. The airport expects 613,000 travelers to pass through its […]