San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport kicks off construction of 16 new retail storefronts
New locations will include duty-free, news and convenience, specialty retail, and automated vending Oakland, Calif. – August 7, 2024: Last month, San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) kicked off construction on the first of 16 new retail storefronts that will be added at the airport. Under the airport’s new retail program approved by the Oakland Board […]
OAK’s newest airline – Viva Aerobus adds more flights, new destination
Daily flight to Guadalajara and additional frequency to Monterrey added Oakland, Calif. – August 6, 2024: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) announces that this fall, popular Mexican airline Viva Aerobus will grow its schedule at OAK from 2 to 10 weekly departures. Building on its initial success, Viva Aerobus has added an additional frequency […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport project approved for federal funding
Federal Aviation Administration’s grant allotted for OAK’s taxiway modernization Oakland, Calif. – August 5, 2024: The San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) will receive a $14.6 million grant for the rehabilitation of one of the airport’s critical taxiways. The grant is part of a federal program administered by the Biden-Harris administration to improve airport facilities around […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport celebrates National Aviation Day
Celebration starts early with activities for travelers on August 2 Oakland, Calif. – July 31, 2024: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is going big this year to celebrate National Aviation Day. Ahead of the August 19 holiday, the airport will offer aviation-related activities and goodies for passengers in the Terminal 1-Terminal 2 connector on Friday, […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport offers on-site parking discounts
Weekday deals allow passengers to park close and fly on time Oakland, Calif. – July 29, 2024: Passengers flying out of the San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) will enjoy weekday discounts (Monday through Thursday) for on-site parking reservations. The new promotion kicks off this summer on August 1, 2024, and runs through October […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport sponsors season 19 of KQED TV show, “Check, Please! Bay Area”
The OAK is sponsoring season 19 of the KQED TV show, “Check, Please! Bay Area.” The James Beard and Emmy award-winning restaurant review series “Check, Please! Bay Area” launched in 2005 to welcome local diners to share their favorite Bay Area restaurants. Each week, host Leslie Sbrocco joins three local diners who recommend their top dining destinations.
Port of Oakland names Acting Assistant Director of Aviation Doug Mansel
The Port of Oakland names Doug Mansel as the Port’s new Acting Assistant Director of Aviation of San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK). As Acting Assistant Director of Aviation, Mr. Mansel will be responsible for the Aviation Security, Terminal Services, Airside Operations, and Parking and Ground Transportation departments at OAK.
New local restaurant A16 opens at San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
New restaurant A16 is open and serving passengers at San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) as of this week. The new quick-service restaurant at OAK is based on the longstanding Michelin-recognized and award-winning streetside restaurants of the same name located in both Oakland and San Francisco.
San Francisco Bay Oakland International welcomes Viva Aerobus for first-ever nonstop between OAK and Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
*Spanish version of release is available below. New flight connects businesses and families bringing popular new airline to OAK
Port of Oakland names Craig Simon as its Director of Aviation
The Port of Oakland names Craig Simon as the Port’s new Director of Aviation, leading San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK). Mr. Simon takes the helm at a critical time when the airport will be making many improvements to OAK’s business and facilities.