Kaley Skantz joins Oakland International Airport as airport spokesperson
Kaley Skantz joins Oakland International Airport as airport spokesperson Oakland, Calif. – June 18, 2021: Kaley Skantz has been named Aviation Senior Marketing and Communications Representative effective June 15, 2021. She will be the chief spokesperson for the airport representing the Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport to the media. In her new role within […]
Port of Oakland cargo volume up while vessel congestion continues
Oakland, Calif – June 17, 2021: The Port of Oakland continues to move its cargo volume numbers toward record territory. At the same time, more cargo presents enormous operating challenges for marine terminals and ocean carriers at Oakland and at major ports around the world. The Port reported today that it handled the equivalent of 1.08 million […]
California re-opened but mask restrictions remain at Oakland International Airport
Oakland, Calif. – June 15, 2021: Oakland International Airport (OAK) welcomes the news that the State of California has progressed away from most COVID-19-related restrictions, including wearing a mask in public. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to reduce the spread of the virus, the Presidential Executive Order issued January 21, 2021 requires masks […]
Southwest Airlines to fly between Oakland and Bellingham, Washington
Oakland, Calif.– June 10, 2021: Oakland International Airport (OAK) welcomed the news that Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop service between the East Bay airport and Bellingham International Airport (BLI) in Washington state beginning November 16, 2021. The flights will operate twice daily aboard Southwest’s fleet of Boeing 737 airliners. Fare and schedule information can be found at […]
OAK prepared for busiest weekend so far this year
Oakland, Calif. – May 27, 2021: Oakland International Airport (OAK), the second busiest airport in the San Francisco Bay Area, is prepared for a busy holiday travel weekend as the peak summer travel season begins. The airport expects more than 130,000 travelers over the five-day holiday period from Wednesday, May 27 through Monday, June 1. Friday […]
OAK begins environmental review for Terminal Modernization and Development Project
Oakland, Calif. – May 25, 2021: Oakland International Airport has begun the environmental review process for a proposed Terminal Modernization and Development Project. As the first step in the environmental review process required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Port of Oakland issued the Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) […]
OAK April passenger traffic up again with 22 percent month-to-month increase
Oakland, Calif. – May 24, 2021: Oakland International Airport, the second busiest airport in the San Francisco Bay Area, reports continued passenger and cargo traffic growth for April 2021. In April 2021 passenger traffic at Oakland International Airport (OAK) increased 22 percent from what was reported for March 2021. The airport saw 105,756 more passengers than it […]
Port of Oakland, others ask $2.25 billion to move freight soot-free
Oakland, Calif. – May 19, 2021: A coalition including the Port of Oakland wants California to spend $2.25 billion on emissions-free freight hauling. Supply chain and environmental groups sent their request to Sacramento this month, seeking surplus state revenue to finance: Zero-emission trucks and cargo handling equipment, Infrastructure such as electric charging stations, and Training […]
Port of Oakland a recipient of economic relief for California ports
Oakland, Calif. – May 18, 2021 – The Port of Oakland will be a recipient of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s economic relief for ports. The Governor’s proposed budget includes $250 million for public ports that have been financially challenged due to the pandemic. Governor Newsom made the announcement during the California Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 Virtual Capitol Summit & Host […]
Port of Oakland passes milestone, sets all-time cargo record
Oakland, Calif. – May 13, 2021 – Another month, another record at the Port of Oakland. The Port said today that it handled the equivalent of 100,096 20-foot import containers last month. It was the most for a single month in the Port’s 94-year history. It marked the first time that Oakland has passed the […]