OAK Ranks Highest for On-Time Arrivals Among US Airports in February 2009

— Second Consecutive Month at No. 1; Benefits Environment — Oakland, Calif. — For the second consecutive month Oakland International Airport (OAK) had the best on-time arrival record in February among the top 40 U.S. airports, according to FlightStats, an organization that tracks and compiles data about the airline industry. On-time performance is good not […]

OAK Ranks Highest for On-Time Arrivals Among U.S. Airports in January 2009

— Hawaiian and Southwest are among the top three airlines for on-time arrivals — Oakland International Airport (OAK) had the best U.S. airport on-time arrival record in January, according to FlightStats, an organization that tracks and compiles data about the airline industry. Hawaiian and Southwest, both of which serve OAK, were among the top three […]

Allegiant Air Begins Nonstop Service from OAK

— First-Time Ever Service between Oakland and Bellingham, Washington, a Gateway to British Columbia; Two Weekly Flights — Oakland, Calif. (Feb. 2, 2009) — Allegiant Air begins nonstop service between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI), a gateway to British Columbia, Canada, today. This important new service marks the first-ever nonstop flights […]

OAK Offers Tips for Year-End Holiday Travelers

— Guaranteed Close-in Parking; Leave on Time; Fly for Less — Oakland International Airport (OAK) is preparing for another busy year-end holiday travel period. Plenty of close-in parking is expected to be available throughout the holiday travel period. Travelers will find many opportunities to pick up last minute gifts at OAK’s many new concessions. An […]

Southwest Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service at OAK for Spring 2009

— Three Flights Added to Albuquerque, Kansas City and Nashville — Southwest Airlines this week announced additional nonstop service between the San Francisco Bay Area’s Oakland International Airport (OAK) and the cities of Albuquerque, Kansas City and Nashville, beginning May 9, 2009. This important added service reflects the continued demand for air travel from the […]

OAK Prepares for Thanksgiving Holiday Travel

— Park Close In; Leave on Time; Fly for Less — OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland International Airport (OAK) is preparing for its busiest travel period of the year. Plenty of close-in parking is expected to be available throughout the holiday travel period. New concessions and improvements in security screening are improving the passenger experience. An […]

OAK Enhances Business Traveler Experience

— More Free Express Passenger Security Lanes; Free Wi-Fi; Value-Priced Parking — Oakland, Calif. — Oakland International Airport (OAK) and its airlines now offer enhanced facilities and services for premium and business travelers. OAK is well-positioned to attract these customers with new, free premium lanes; free Wi-Fi in Terminals 1 and 2; and close-in, value-priced […]

Close-in Parking, Fly For Less, Be On Time at OAK This Labor Day Weekend

— Newly Relocated Economy Lot is Closer to Terminals at Same Low $15 Rate — Airlines serving Oakland International Airport (OAK) still have plenty of low-cost seats on flights over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Parking will be available all weekend long in all of OAK’s close-in lots, including the recently relocated Economy lot where […]

Port of Oakland Announces New Appointment – Aviation Marketing Manager for OAK

— John Albrecht Brings Significant Airport and Airline Experience to the Position — The Port of Oakland has appointed John Albrecht as Aviation Marketing Manager for Oakland International Airport (OAK). Mr. Albrecht joined OAK on July 7, 2008. As Aviation Marketing Manager, Mr. Albrecht leads OAK’s marketing and communications team that manages air service development, […]

TRAFFIC ADVISORY – Oakland International Airport Access at Hegenberger Road Closed Temporarily for Maintenance of Overhead Sign on Saturday

— Airport Users Should Take 98th Avenue Exit from I-880 — Oakland International Airport (OAK) will temporarily close inbound Airport Drive at the intersection of Hegenberger Road and Doolittle Drive during daytime hours on Saturday, weather permitting. Construction crews will be finalizing work on an overhead sign that spans the width of the roadway. From […]