Filmmaker Mateen Kemet Screens New Film About Oakland, California, At the Oakland International Film Festival
Film commissioned by Port of Oakland’s local public art competition is one of 51 films showcased in 9th annual festival (OAKLAND, CA) March 31, 2011—The Oakland International Film Festival, Port of Oakland, and the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) announce the screening of a new film by Oakland filmmaker Mateen Kemet at the 9th Oakland […]
Hawaii a Key Market from Oakland International Airport
Over 800 Daily Seats Departing to Hawaii from OAK this Summer Oakland, Calif. (March 28, 2011) — Alaska Airlines launched service to Lihue, on the island of Kauai, from Oakland International Airport (OAK) today, making it the fourth nonstop Hawaiian Island destination from OAK. The four weekly flights to Lihue complement Alaska Airlines existing service […]
Volaris Begins New Nonstop Flights to Mexico City from Oakland International Airport
— Convenient Travel Now Available from Bay Area to Mexico’s Capital — Oakland, Calif. (March 17, 2011) — Volaris Airlines, headquartered in Santa Fe, Mexico D.F., has announced plans to expand low-cost, daily nonstop service between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Mexico City (MEX) beginning May 6. Now, Bay Area travelers have 21 weekly flights […]
Planning a Trip to Southern California After the Holidays? Fly from Oakland International and On-Airport Parking is on Us!
— Depart Midweek Between New Year’s and Valentine’s Day and Park FREE For Up To 72 Hours in OAK’s Daily Lot — Oakland, Calif. (Dec. 7, 2010) — Oakland International Airport (OAK) is known for its on-time, frequent flights to Southern California. Now, Bay Area travelers can add free to the list of OAK attributes as the […]
Oakland International Airport is Ready for Thanksgiving Holiday Travelers
Oakland, Calif. (Nov. 16, 2010) — The Thanksgiving holiday travel period will be a busy one at Oakland International Airport (OAK). Airport staff expects an increase in passengers of up to 2 percent over the same time last year. Travelers can expect plenty of on-airport parking, and a hassle-free experience inside the terminals that OAK […]
Need a Hawaiian Holiday During the Holidays? Hawaiian Airlines Offers Daily Service to Honolulu and Maui from Oakland International Airport
Oakland, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2010) — Hawaiian Airlines is once again offering peak season daily nonstop flights between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Kahului, Maui. The flight will run daily from Dec. 13, 2010 throughJanuary 10, 2011, and is in addition to Hawaiian’s popular daily flight between OAK and Honolulu, Oahu. Due to high demand, […]
BART Breaks Ground on Oakland Airport Connector. Train-to-plane connection will be available to OAK travelers in 2014.
Today Congresswoman Barbara Lee, BART Board President James Fang and Board Member Carole Ward Allen joined local leaders in government, transportation and building trades to celebrate the ceremonial groundbreaking on the $484 million Oakland Airport Connector project. Read More.
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt Breaks Ground on Recovery Act Funded Oakland Control Tower
OAKLAND, Calif. – Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt helped break ground today for a new air traffic control tower at Oakland International Airport funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The Oakland International Airport ARRA grant, totaling $33.2 million, is the FAA’s largest, single Recovery Act award. “This Recovery Act project […]
Oakland Tower Goes Green – Fact Sheet
— New Air Traffic Control Tower to Feature Host of Environmental Benefits — Oakland’s new, 236 foot-tall air traffic control tower and 13,000 square-foot base building will be one of the Federal Aviation Administration’s most environmentally friendly structures. The FAA will work to achieve a U.S. Green Building Council LEED Gold environmental rating for the […]
Oakland International Airport Recognized for Marketing Excellence Among North American Airports
– Awarded First and Third Place Awards in Annual Contest – Oakland, Calif. — Oct. 1, 2010 — Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced today that it has received two awards in the Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) 2010 Excellence in Marketing and Communications Contest. OAK took first place in the Partnering with Carriers […]