Statement from Acting Executive Director Deborah Ale Flint

Press Releases For Immediate Release October 25, 2012 Statement from Port of Oakland Acting Executive Director Deborah Ale Flint As I communicated to my Port of Oakland colleagues earlier today, the last week has been particularly challenging for our organization, our leadership, and our employees. I want to take this opportunity to share my perspective […]

OAK Offers Free Parking to Help Boost Travel Between Holidays

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Press Releases For Immediate Release October 23, 2012 Oakland International Airport Offers Free Parking to Help Boost Travel Between Holidays Depart Midweek and Park Free for Up to Three Days Oakland, CA (Oct. 23, 2012) – Oakland International Airport (OAK) is brightening the outlook for travel during the holiday season with up to three days […]

Port of Oakland Welcomes Two New Commissioners

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Press Releases For Immediate Release August 3, 2012 Port of Oakland Welcomes Two New Commissioners Cestra “Ces” Butner and Bryan Parker Sworn In by Mayor Jean Quan Oakland, CA — August 3, 2012 — On Wednesday, August 1, Mayor Jean Quan swore in two new Commissioners for the Port of Oakland, Cestra “Ces” Butner and Bryan […]

Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners Elects New Officers

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Press Releases For Immediate Release July 30, 2012 Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners Elects New Officers President Gilda Gonzales 1st Vice-President James W. Head 2nd Vice-President Alan S. Yee Oakland, CA — July 30, 2012 — The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has three new officers. The Port Board approved a resolution officially ratifying the election […]

Port of Oakland Adopts Fiscal Year 2012-13 Budget

Press Releases For Immediate Release July 20, 2012 Port of Oakland Adopts Fiscal Year 2012-13 Budget $406.7 Million Budget Focuses on Core Needs, Competitiveness, and Shared Commitment to Long-Term Sustainability Oakland, CA—July 20, 2012— On June 21, 2012, the Board of Port Commissioners adopted the Port of Oakland’s Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year […]

Spirit Airlines to Serve Dallas-Ft. Worth from OAK in Spring 2013

Press Releases For Immediate Release July 5, 2012 Spirit Airlines to Serve Dallas-Ft. Worth Nonstop from OAK in Spring 2013 Oakland, Calif.- July 5, 2012 – Spirit Airlines announced today that it will launch new service between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) on April 25, 2013. “It is great news for travelers […]

TUI’s ArkeFly Begins Oakland-Amsterdam Service

Press Releases For Immediate Release June 7, 2012 TUI’s ArkeFly Begins Oakland-Amsterdam Service Great Vacation Destination, with Connections to many European Cities; Economic Impact of $5 Million to Bay Area Tourism Oakland, Calif. – June 7, 2012 – For the first time, scheduled service is now available between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Amsterdam. ArkeFly, […]

Port of Oakland Starts Impasse Actions SEIU Union Rejects Agreement

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Press Releases For Immediate Release June 5, 2012 Port of Oakland Starts Impasse Actions after SEIU Union Rejects Tentative Agreement on a New 4-Year Contract Oakland, Calif.,–June 5, 2012—The Port of Oakland announced today it is initiating impasse actions in an effort to negotiate a new contract with Service Employees International Local 1021. The impasse […]

DOT Secretary Appoints Port Director of Aviation Consumer Protection

Press Releases For Immediate Release May 24, 2012 DOT Secretary LaHood Appoints Port’s Director of Aviation to Aviation Consumer Protection Committee Deborah Ale Flint Director of Aviation Port of Oakland U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the appointment of the four members of a new committee that will advise the Secretary on measures to […]

Port of Oakland Welcomes Newly-Appointed Commissioner

Press Releases For Immediate Release May 21, 2012 Port of Oakland Welcomes Newly-Appointed Commissioner Earl S. Hamlin Brings over 30 Years of Finance and Business Development Experience Oakland Mayor Jean Quan with newly-appointed Port Commissioner Earl S. Hamlin Oakland, Calif.—May 18, 2012 – The Port of Oakland welcomes its newest Port Commissioner, Earl S. Hamlin, who […]