San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport expects busy Labor Day weekend
OAK recommends arriving early and reserving on-site parking ahead Oakland, Calif. – August 23, 2024: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) gears up for a busy Labor Day weekend. OAK expects over 200,000 travelers to visit the airport between Thursday, August 29 and Tuesday, September 3. Based on scheduled airline seats, the busiest travel […]
Port of Oakland July container volume registers consistent growth
Full imports gain is 18.8% in six months compared to same period last year Oakland, Calif. – August 22, 2024: The Port of Oakland July full container volume continues on its trajectory of steady growth. Full container volume (imports and exports) rose 2.4% compared to July 2023. Full imports increased 18.8% over the last six […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport kicks off construction on Terminal 1 check-in lobby refresh
Departing passengers will be greeted by a refresh of 1962 terminal facility Oakland, Calif. – August 22, 2024: This week, San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) kicks off Phase 1 of construction for its Terminal 1 Check-In Counter Replacement Project. The Terminal 1 check-in lobby will be renovated to welcome departing passengers at OAK. […]
Port of Oakland joins national effort to integrate the supply chain
West Coast ports tackle congestion and climate change with data sharing Oakland, Calif. – August 21, 2024: The Port of Oakland (Port) joined the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative. FLOW is aimed at integrating the nation’s supply chain. FLOW creates a more robust system for sharing information with public and […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport completes sustainable ceiling replacement project
Nearly 50,000 pounds of material recycled; new tile composed of recycled material Oakland, Calif. – August 20, 2024: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) recently completed its Terminal 2 Ceiling Tile Replacement Project, and in the process was able to recycle 48,000 pounds of waste material. The new ceiling at OAK’s Terminal 2 enhances […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport launches free, augmented reality games for airport visitors
Designed to educate and entertain travelers on their smart phones Oakland, Calif. – August 16, 2024: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is introducing new augmented reality games for passengers at the airport. OAK is partnering with Agents of Discovery®, an educational technology platform that enables organizations to create their own augmented reality games. […]
Port of Oakland shore power use at 94 percent in H1 2024
Cleaner air as more container ships plug into Oakland Seaport grid Oakland, Calif. – August 15, 2024: The Port of Oakland established a new record for shore power usage in the first six months of 2024. The rate of ships plugged into the Oakland Seaport electric grid averaged 94% the first half of the year. […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport kicks off construction of 16 new retail storefronts
New locations will include duty-free, news and convenience, specialty retail, and automated vending Oakland, Calif. – August 7, 2024: Last month, San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) kicked off construction on the first of 16 new retail storefronts that will be added at the airport. Under the airport’s new retail program approved by the Oakland Board […]
OAK’s newest airline – Viva Aerobus adds more flights, new destination
Daily flight to Guadalajara and additional frequency to Monterrey added Oakland, Calif. – August 6, 2024: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) announces that this fall, popular Mexican airline Viva Aerobus will grow its schedule at OAK from 2 to 10 weekly departures. Building on its initial success, Viva Aerobus has added an additional frequency […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport project approved for federal funding
Federal Aviation Administration’s grant allotted for OAK’s taxiway modernization Oakland, Calif. – August 5, 2024: The San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) will receive a $14.6 million grant for the rehabilitation of one of the airport’s critical taxiways. The grant is part of a federal program administered by the Biden-Harris administration to improve airport facilities around […]