Marines Mix-up Misreported by Media
Cut and paste into your browser the following links to view recent news media reports about 9/27/07 military charter, North American Airlines Flight #1777: http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_7092791 Official gives different account of layover; Contractor says three soldiers who had commitments were allowed off plane By Erik N. Nelson, Oakland Tribune, 10/05/2007 ********************************************* http://www.mercurynews.com/alamedacounty/ci_7092658 Marines’ airport mixup misreported […]
Port of Oakland Statements on 9/27/07 Military Charter Operation
Oakland, CA (October 3, 2007) Omar Benjamin, Executive Director, Port of Oakland releases the following statement: “We apologize and express deepest concern that our military troops aboard North American Airlines Flight #1777 had a negative experience that has been perceived as disrespectful. This is the first such incident of this type at our airport and […]
Port of Oakland Statement Regarding a Military Charter Flight Which Operated at OAK on Sept. 27
The operation of North American Airlines Flight #1777, a military charter flight which landed and departed Oakland International Airport (OAK) on Thursday, September 27, 2007, has lead to some concern in our community. We would like to share some of the policies and procedures that influenced the decision-making regarding how the crew and passengers on […]
OAK Temporarily Reduces Spaces in Economy Lot for Construction – Parking Guaranteed at Economy Rate
— Customers Experiencing Improved Service in Hourly, Daily and ValuPark Lots — Oakland, Calif., Sept. 5, 2007 – Oakland International Airport (OAK) continues with its $300 million Terminal Improvement Program which includes reconstruction and upgrades to parking lots. This week, OAK will begin installing a new revenue control system in the Economy lot necessitating a […]
OAK Parking Guaranteed Over Labor Day Holiday
— Passengers Should Arrive 90 Minutes Prior to Domestic Departure — Oakland, Calif. — On-airport parking is guaranteed at Oakland International Airport (OAK) over the Labor Day holiday travel period, eliminating travelers’ worries about parking their vehicles. OAK airlines anticipate a busy weekend and ask travelers to plan ahead and check-in early. Airport officials expect […]
Sections of Roadway and Curbsides for Passenger Pick-up and Drop-off Closed Temporarily at OAK
*** TRAFFIC ADVISORY *** – Sections of Traffic Lanes and First Curb at Terminals 1 and 2 Closed Temporarily for Construction – Travelers and other Oakland International Airport (OAK) users are advised of lane closures scheduled on airport roadways. The closed sections of roadway will be clearly marked, traffic enforcement will be maintained, and detour […]
Parking Guaranteed Over Fourth of July Holiday at Oakland International Airport
— Passengers Should Arrive 90 Minutes Before Domestic Flight Departure Time — On-airport parking is guaranteed at Oakland International Airport (OAK) over the busy Fourth of July holiday travel period, eliminating travelers’ worries about parking their vehicles. OAK airlines anticipate a busy week and ask travelers to plan ahead and check-in early. Airport officials expect […]
Passenger Pick-up/Drop-off at OAK’s Terminal 1 First Curbside Relocated Temporarily
Traffic Lanes Adjacent to Terminal 1 First Curbside Closed Temporarily for Pavement Reconstruction – Moderate Delays Expected. Travelers and other Oakland International Airport (OAK) users are advised of lane closures scheduled on airport roadways. The closed sections of roadway will be clearly marked, traffic enforcement will be maintained, and detour signs will redirect motorists. Moderate […]
Lower Rates and Plenty of Parking Available at OAK This Memorial Day Weekend
— Travelers Should Arrive 90 Minutes Prior to Domestic Flight Departure Time — Oakland International Airport (OAK) staff expects there will be plenty of extended-stay parking available over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Airlines serving OAK are anticipating a busy weekend to kick-off the summer travel season and advise travelers to plan ahead and check-in […]
All Passenger Pick-up/Drop-off Moves to OAK’s Third Curbside Temporarily Early-Morning Sunday
*** TRAFFIC ADVISORY*** — First Curbside to be Closed Temporarily to Ensure Safety of Airport Users — Travelers and other Oakland International Airport (OAK) users are advised of lane closures scheduled this weekend on airport roadways. The closed sections of roadway will be clearly marked, traffic enforcement will be maintained, and detour signs will redirect […]