Oakland International Airport welcomes 1.24 million passengers in July
Oakland, Calif. – August 25, 2017: Oakland International Airport (OAK) today reports that it served 1,235,511 passengers in July, an increase of 103,320 passengers (9.1%) over the prior year. The increase is based upon 5.3% more flight operations and 7.9% more seats. This is OAK’s highest monthly passenger volume recorded since August 2007. While domestic […]
Port of Oakland sells bonds to refinance $324 million in debt
Oakland, Calif. – Aug. 7, 2017: The Port of Oakland said today it has completed the sale of bonds to lower debt costs. The Port said its $324 million refinancing will save $44 million in debt service payments over 13 years. Proceeds from the sale will be used to refund 2007 bonds issued to finance […]
Oakland International finishes fiscal year 2017 with strong passenger traffic gains
Oakland, CA: (July 31, 2017) – Oakland International Airport released June traffic reports today, revealing passenger growth of 9.4% over June 2016. Total passengers increased from 1,113,508 in June 2016, to 1,218,265 this year. Seat capacity grew by 6.5% during the month. Passenger traffic for the last 12 months increased 8.4% over the prior year […]
Oakland International Airport makes room for more international arrivals
Oakland, CA: (July 28, 2017) – As passenger traffic continues to climb, Oakland International Airport (OAK) today opens the first phase of its expanded International Arrivals Building (IAB) in Terminal 1. The $45 million construction project, which began in August 2016, includes 13,000 sq. ft. of additional space incorporating a new baggage carousel and an […]
Port of Oakland Board elects Joan Story as President
Oakland, Calif. – July 14, 2017: Joan Story has been elected President of the Board of Port Commissioners at the Port of Oakland. The Port’s seven-member governing body unanimously selected Ms. Story at a meeting last night. A two-year veteran of the Board, she’ll serve for the next year as President. “I’m gratified to have the […]
Oakland to welcome Paris nonstops in Spring
Oakland, Calif. – July 6, 2017: Officials at Oakland International Airport (OAK) announce today that Norwegian Air will add new nonstop service between OAK and Paris, Charles de Gaulle (CDG), the largest of the Paris-area airports. The flight will operate 4-times weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) beginning April 10, 2018, aboard Norwegian’s brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner […]
Oakland International Airport reports 14 percent passenger increase in May
Oakland, Calif. – June 30, 2017:– Officials at Oakland International Airport today released May traffic reports, which reveal passenger activity at the airport increased 14%, from 1,000,697 in May 2016, to 1,140,821 this year. The increase is based upon 12% more flight operations and 13.5% more seats. As indicated by these strong traffic numbers, OAK is expected to record one of its busiest summer travel seasons in a decade. International traffic volume increased 91% over last year, reflecting added flights and destinations by Norwegian, Southwest Airlines, and […]
TSA Pre-Check temporary enrollment center returns to Oakland International Airport July 10th
The Event: Oakland International Airport TSA Pre✓® Local Enrollment Event Date: July 10th – 21st, 2017 (Closed Saturday & Sunday) Time: Weekdays, 8am to 5pm Location: Oakland International Airport, Terminal 2 Oakland, CA; (June 27, 2017): Oakland International Airport is inviting passengers to enroll on-site in the popular TSA Pre✓® expedited screening program. The temporary enrollment event returns […]
Oakland International to rehabilitate main runway with $37M FAA grant
Oakland, CA – (June 20, 2017): Today, Oakland International Airport (OAK) announces that it has received $37,406,854 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rehabilitate the Airport’s main runway. The funds come by way of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which allocates federal funding to US airports. Runway 12-30 is OAK’s main commercial air […]
Moody’s upgrades Port of Oakland bond ratings
Oakland, Calif. – June 14, 2017: Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Port of Oakland bond ratings and assigned ratings on an upcoming series of refunding revenue bonds. The upgrades, announced June 9, include: $656 million of senior lien bonds to A1 from A2; $324 million of intermediate lien bonds to A2 from A3; and a […]