Port of Oakland appoints Diego González as Government Affairs Manager
Oakland, Calif. – March 21, 2024: The Port of Oakland today announced the appointment of Diego González to Government Affairs Manager. Mr. González brings legislative advocacy and policy experience to the full-time position after serving eight years as a Port Governmental Affairs Field Representative. González most recently served in the Acting Manager position for the […]
Oakland Airport celebrates Southwest Airlines’ five years of service to Hawaii
Oakland, Calif. – March 20, 2024: On Monday, Oakland International Airport (OAK) celebrated the five-year anniversary of service to Hawaii with Southwest Airlines. To commemorate the anniversary, the airport treated passengers to live music, hula performances, and a balloon arch to see off the morning’s departing flights to Hawaii. Since the launch of Southwest Airline’s Hawaii service […]
Advanced Air launches at Oakland International Airport
Oakland, Calif. – March 14, 2024: On Sunday, March 17th, Advanced Air will launch its inaugural service at Oakland International Airport (OAK) with daily nonstop flights to Crescent City (CEC). Flights will be served by Advanced Air’s fleet of Dornier 328 Jets, seating 30 passengers. The service will increase accessibility and convenience for passengers traveling […]
Oakland International Airport projects over 1 million passengers for spring break
Oakland, Calif. – March 11, 2024: Oakland International Airport is projecting over 1 million passengers to pass through the airport between March 15 and April 15, an uptick fueled by spring break travel demand. The projection represents a 3 percent increase compared to the same time last year. While holiday schedules vary, most San Francisco East Bay […]
Port of Oakland renews 7-year contract with Alameda County Sheriff’s Office
Oakland, Calif. – March 7, 2024: Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) will continue to provide all law enforcement services to Oakland International Airport (OAK) through 2031 after a vote by the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners late last year and Alameda County Board of Supervisors earlier this year. The new 7-year contractual period will begin in July […]
Oakland International Airport saw over 42 percent jump in international passengers in January
Oakland, Calif. – March 6, 2024: In January of 2024, Oakland International Airport (OAK) saw significantly higher levels of international passenger traffic with an increase of 42.1 percent compared to the same month last year. The airport saw 839,381 total passengers in January, an increase of approximately 2.4 percent from January 2023. “International passenger traffic was strong […]
Port of Oakland awarded $10 million to modernize restrooms at Oakland International Airport
Oakland, Calif.–February 22, 2024: Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that the Port of Oakland, which operates Oakland International Airport (OAK), will be granted $10 million in project funding. The funds will be used for Phase 1 of the airport’s forthcoming Terminal Restroom Renovation Program, which will modernize OAK’s restrooms and add both […]
Oakland Airport will show puppy love to passengers this Valentine’s Day
Oakland, Calif. – February 13, 2024: Oakland International Airport (OAK) is showing love to passengers in a few different ways this Valentine’s Day. OAK will host a special visit from Valley Humane Society’s Canine Comfort Pet-Assisted Therapy team on February 14. Five dogs, decked out in Valentine’s Day outfits, will participate along with their volunteer owners to […]
Oakland Airport completes phase 1 of taxiway rehabilitation project
Oakland, Calif. – February 9, 2024: Oakland International Airport (OAK) has completed phase 1 of its Taxiway W Rehabilitation project, a multi-year phased approach to improving one of the most critical taxiways at OAK. Phase 1 rehabilitated approximately 1,900 feet of Taxiway W, the primary departure route for nearly all operations at OAK’s primary runway. […]
Port, Oakland Chamber host sold-out environmental symposium
Oakland, Calif. – February 8, 2024: The Port of Oakland in partnership with the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce held the first-ever Oakland environmental symposium yesterday. The event brought together maritime, aviation, commercial real estate, environmental, business, government and community leaders to collaborate on innovative zero-emissions solutions. “We are dedicated to growing green businesses and creating green-collar jobs […]