OAK Receives $2.5 Million for Emissions Reduction from FAA
— VALE Grant for Installing Electrical Power at Aircraft Parking Ramp — Oakland International Airport (OAK), owned and operated by the Port of Oakland, received a $2.5 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) toward installing electrical ground power, which reduces aircraft emissions, in a section of aircraft ramp currently under rehabilitation. The FAA’s […]
Delta Connects OAK to Atlanta With New Daily Nonstop Service
— World’s Largest Airline Hub Connects to Over 1,000 Daily Departures, 217 Destinations — Oakland International Airport today announced that Delta Air Lines will begin daily nonstop flights between Oakland and its hub in Atlanta, beginning July 10. The new service will connect OAK to the world’s largest airline hub with more than 1,000 daily […]
Bicycles – Now on Exhibit at OAK
OAK Exhibits–Oakland International Airport All three locations – Terminal 1, the Connecting Walkway and Terminal 2 Bicycles April 30 – September 10, 2010 Bicycles is an exhibit focusing on Northern California bike culture with an emphasis on the East Bay and Oakland in particular. The show features a diverse array of bicycles from the Oakland […]
Port of Oakland Announces Appointment of Deborah Ale Flint as Director of Aviation
— First African-American Woman Airport Director in the Bay Area — Oakland, Calif.—April 8, 2010—The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has appointed Deborah Ale Flint as Director of Aviation for the Port of Oakland, owner and operator of Oakland International Airport. As Aviation Director, Deborah Ale Flint is the primary executive responsible for the operation, […]
Hawaiian Airlines Expands Daily Flight Service to Maui from Oakland International Airport in Summer 2010
— Complements Hawaiian’s Current Daily Service to Honolulu from OAK — Oakland, Calif. (April 2, 2010) — Hawaiian Airlines announced yesterday plans to begin daily flights between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Maui, Hawaii, beginning June 5, 2010, two weeks earlier than the originally announced start date. Hawaiian, which also offers daily service between Honolulu […]
Oakland International Airport’s Terminal 2 Awarded Prestigious LEED® Green Building Silver Certification
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Oakland International Airport’s Terminal 2 Awarded Prestigious LEED® Green Building Silver Certification
— First Airport Passenger Terminal in the U.S. to be Awarded LEED “Silver,” Saving Energy, Reducing Waste, and Protecting the Environment — Oakland, Calif. (March 17, 2010) – The Port of Oakland announced today that Terminal 2 at Oakland International Airport (OAK) has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Silver Certification by […]
OAK’s Passenger Traffic Grows in 2009; On-Time Flights in 2010
— More Destinations; Upgraded Close-In Parking — Oakland International Airport’s recently published statistics show that passenger traffic increased during the fourth quarter of 2009. In the New Year, Bay Area travelers have more reasons to choose OAK, which is known for its convenience and efficiency, including on-time flights, more destinations, and convenient parking. OAK served […]
OAK No. 1 Airport for On-Time Arrivals in 2009
Long recognized by Bay Area travelers for its convenience and efficiency, Oakland International Airport (OAK) was named No. 1 for on-time arrivals among all North American airports in 2009, with 86.9 percent of flights arriving at the gate on time, according to FlightStats. On-time performance is particularly important to business travelers for whom on-time arrivals […]
Southwest to Bring More Flights to OAK in 2010
— Nonstop Service to Nashville Restored; Frequencies Added In Three Markets — Oakland, Calif. – Southwest Airlines announced yesterday that it will restore nonstop service between the Bay Area’s Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Nashville, Tennessee. It will also add frequency between OAK and the cities of Albuquerque, Denver, and Seattle-Tacoma beginning May 9, 2010. […]