OAK Enhances Travel Experience with Opening of New Gates and Public Artwork in Terminal 2
— Second Public Area to Open in Airport’s Multi-Project Terminal Improvement Program — Oakland, Calif. — The Port of Oakland opens today four gates in its new seven-gate concourse for Oakland International Airport’s (OAK) Terminal 2. The additional three gates will open in spring 2007. This is the second project of OAK’s $300 million Terminal […]
Permanent Shift in Traffic Lanes on OAK’s Inbound Roadway Begins October 18
— Minimal delays anticipated during transition to new lanes — Travelers and other Oakland International Airport (OAK) users are advised of late-night lane closures on airport roadways on Tuesday, October 17 and a permanent change to traffic lanes effective early-morning on Wednesday, October 18, weather permitting. The closed sections of roadway will be clearly marked […]
Southwest Airlines Expands Service from OAK to Baltimore and Boise
— Carrier Now Offers 141 Daily Nonstops from Its Bay Area Hub — Oakland, CA — Southwest Airlines today expands service from Oakland International Airport (OAK) by inaugurating a new daily nonstop to the Washington, D.C. area via Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) and adding a second daily nonstop to Boise, Idaho (BOI). OAK is Southwest’s […]
Construction Activity Scheduled Near OAK Roadways August 14-18
Oakland, Calif., — Travelers and other Oakland International Airport (OAK) users are advised of construction-related traffic near airport roadways next week, weather permitting. Traffic enforcement, including the use of flagpersons, will be in effect during the scheduled activity. Daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, August 14 through Friday, August 18, trucks carrying 48 […]
Permanent Shift in Traffic Lanes on OAK’s Inbound Roadway Begins July 26
–Daily B Parking Lot Customers Encouraged to Use Ron Cowan Parkway– Oakland, Calif. – Travelers and other Oakland International Airport (OAK) users are advised of a permanent shift in traffic lanes prior to Terminal 1 beginning in the morning of Wednesday, July 26. The realigned section of roadway will be clearly marked and signage will […]
Travelers Will Soon Enjoy New Choices in Food, Beverage, Retail and Duty Free Concessions at OAK
Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Approves Multi-Year, $120 Million in Contracts with Host International and Andalé Management Group EDITORS NOTE: See a 60-second multi-media preview of concessions improvements coming to OAK. The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners yesterday approved two ordinances — a pivotal point in changing the taste, look and feel of Oakland International […]
Construction Activity Scheduled Near OAK Roadways July 10-14, 2006
Oakland, Calif. — Travelers and other Oakland International Airport (OAK) users are advised of lane closures near airport roadways next week, weather permitting. The closed sections of roadway will be clearly marked and traffic enforcement will be maintained at all times. Nightly from 11:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Monday, July 10 through Friday, July 14, […]
Port of Oakland and TSA Showcase State-of-the-Art Checked Baggage Screening System at Oakland International Airport
–New $16.4 million system enhances security and contributes to improved efficiency in passenger screening– Oakland, Calif. — Port of Oakland and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials demonstrated today the new $16.4 million in-line explosive detection baggage screening system now in place and operational at Oakland International Airport’s (OAK) Terminal 2. “Oakland is one of a […]
OAK Dedicates New Terminal 2 Baggage Claim Building
— First Area Completed in Airport’s Multi-Project Terminal Improvement Program — Port of Oakland, Southwest Airlines and Turner Construction staff jointly dedicated today Oakland International Airport’s (OAK) new Terminal 2 baggage claim building. The Port of Oakland owns and operates OAK. This is the first project of OAK’s $300 million Terminal Improvement Program to be […]
OAK Celebrates Completion of Aircraft Sound Insulation Program in City of Alameda
–Six Year Program Results in 89 Percent Participation Rate and Noise Reduction Inside Homes– Oakland International Airport (OAK) today celebrates the completion of the sound insulation program in the city of Alameda. Port of Oakland/OAK staff, consultants and contractors will join with a number of Alameda residents representing the 558 homeowners who participated in the […]