American Airlines Inaugurates Oakland-JFK Service on March 2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jo Murray, 510-238-8430 or 800-492-9786 (pager)rn OAKLAND, Calif. – A balloon arch in the terminal and a water arch on the tarmac will greet passengers when the American Airlines inaugural flight from Oakland International Airport to JFK Airport in New York departs on March 2. Flight 287 will arrive at Oakland […]
More Flights, More Destinations From Oakland International Airport in 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cyndy Johnson, (510) 577-4271 After Hours, (510) 577-4067 Oakland, CA, February 15, 2002 – The first half of 2002 begins with a flying start for Oakland International Airport after recent announcements of new and expanded service for San Francisco Bay Area travelers. American Airlines has announced the inauguration of twice-daily nonstop […]
New Toll-Free Number Will Provide Oakland International Airport Travelers with Ground Transportation and Parking Information
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cyndy Johnson, (510) 577-4271 After Hours, (510) 577-4067rn Oakland, CA, February 13, 2002 – Travelers using Oakland International Airport now have an easy way of getting assistance with ground transportation and parking services through a partnership between the airport and RIDES for Bay Area Commuters, Inc. (RIDES). Travelers can call 1-888-IFLYOAK […]
Another Record Year for Passenger Traffic at Oakland International Airport in 2001
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cyndy Johnson, (510) 577-4271 After Hours, (510) 577-4067 Oakland, CA, February 7, 2002 – Passenger traffic increased at Oakland International Airport in 2001, up 7.5 percent over the previous year, in spite of the weak economy and the tragic events surrounding the September 11th disaster. There were 5,697,121 departing passengers (enplanements) […]
Oakland International Airport Sets Record By Repaving 10,000-Foot Runway in 126 Hours
OAKLAND, Dec. 28, 2001 — Oakland International Airport repaved its 10,000-foot main runway in 126 hours this year — believed to be the fastest runway repaving in history. The hardest part? All the planning required before the repaving actually started, airport officials say as they finish analyzing the project. The runway was closed completely for […]
New look debuts at www.OaklandAirport.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cyndy Johnson, (510) 577-4271 After Hours, (510) 577-4067 OAKLAND, Calif. – Nov. 29, 2001 – Just when Bay Area travelers may need it most, Oakland International Airport has launched a fresh new Web site. Travelers by the thousands are flocking to the airport for holiday travel. They can use the new […]
Oakland International Airport Set To Begin Second Phase Of Sound Insulation Program In Alameda
OAKLAND, CA, November 26, 2001 — Oakland International Airport and 100 city of Alameda homeowners today are finalizing the documents that will begin the second phase of the airport’s $2 to $3 million sound insulation program. Approximately 586 townhouses and 32 single-family homes on Alameda’s Bay Farm Island are eligible to participate in this voluntary […]
Port of Oakland, City of Alameda, C.L.A.S.S. and Berkeley K.J.O.B.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday November 14, 2001 ***JOINT PRESS RELEASE***JOINT PRESS RELEASE*** Media Contact: Marilyn Sandifur 510.627.1193 [email protected] OAKLAND, Calif. – Nov. 14, 2001 – Today the Port of Oakland, the City of Alameda, The Citizens League for Airport Safety and Serenity (CLASS) and Berkeley Keep Jets over the Bay Committee (KJOB) announced a significant […]
Aloha Airlines Inaugurates Nonstop Kona Service From Oakland International Airport
OAKLAND, California, April 6, 2001 – Aloha Airlines today launched new nonstop service to Kona from Oakland International Airport. Aloha will serve the Oakland-Kona market with four flights per week. “A year ago, Aloha Airlines chose Oakland International as its gateway in the San Francisco Bay Area when they launched daily nonstop service to Honolulu […]
Curbside check-in resumes at Oakland International Airport
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cyndy Johnson, (510) 577-4271 After Hours, (510) 577-4067 Oakland, CA, October 5, 2001 – Curbside check-in service is gradually returning to Oakland International Airport. Southwest Airlines, Oakland International’s largest carrier with 123 daily nonstop departures, resumed curbside check-in today. Continental Airlines resumed curbside check-in earlier this week and it is expected […]