Economic Report: Port of Oakland generates nearly 100,000 local jobs
Oakland, Calif. – September 18, 2023: According to an economic impact report released today, the Port of Oakland generates 98,345 local jobs. As the second largest job generator in Oakland and the fifth largest job generator in the region, the Port remains a critical source of economic opportunity and jobs in Northern California. The Port […]
Avianca adds new El Salvador flight at OAK
Oakland, Calif. – September 7, 2023: Avianca Airlines announced that it will commence four times weekly seasonal service from Oakland International Airport to San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL). Service will begin December 11, 2023 through January 29, 2024. The airline will operate the Airbus A320 NEO seating 180 passengers on the route featuring Premium, Economy Plus and […]
Oakland Airport recycles 15,000 pounds of material for flooring project
Oakland, Calif. – September 6, 2023: Oakland International Airport has just installed recycled carpeting in Terminal 1 as a component of its environmentally sustainable facility improvement project. The flooring replacement was completed for the benefit of passenger experience at the airport. The project also aligned with the environmental and sustainability goals of the Port of Oakland. […]
Southwest begins nonstop flights to Baltimore-Washington DC
Oakland, Calif. – September 5, 2023: Today, Southwest Airlines begins nonstop service to Baltimore/Washington DC (BWI). The flight will operate daily on Southwest’s Boeing 737 aircraft seating 175 passengers. The flights feature free enroute on-demand movies, texting and live TV streamed to passengers’ own mobile devices. As always, beverages, snacks and up to two checked bags […]
Port of Oakland welcomes two new commissioners
Oakland, Calif. – September 1, 2023: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners welcomes two new members to the Board. The new commissioners are filling open positions due to Commissioners Cestra “Ces” Butner and Joan Story completing their years of dedicated volunteer service as Port Board members. The Oakland City Council unanimously approved the appointments of Jahmese Myres […]
OAK anticipates over 210,000 travelers for Labor Day holiday
Oakland, Calif. – August 31, 2023: Oakland International Airport (OAK) estimates that over 210,000 travelers will pass through the airport between Thursday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 5 for the Labor Day holiday weekend. This figure represents nearly 88 percent of the traffic levels observed pre-pandemic in 2019. “Oakland International Airport expects high passenger volumes for […]
Port of Oakland July container volume on the rise
Oakland, Calif. – August 23, 2023: The Port of Oakland’s loaded container volume climbed to its highest level since October 2022. Full TEUs (twenty-foot containers) grew 16.8% in July 2023 with the Port handling 136,181 TEUs compared to 116,629 TEUs in July 2022. Full imports rose 12.5%, with 78,122 TEUs transiting Oakland marine terminals, versus 69,463 TEUs in […]
New Oakland International Airport restaurant opens this week
Oakland, Calif. – August 23, 2023: This week, Oakland International Airport is celebrating the opening of its new restaurant, the OAK Clubhouse. The restaurant is located in OAK’s Terminal 1, adjacent to Gate 6. In addition to full-service dining, passengers also have the option to place their quick orders on-the-go via kiosk or QR code. “We […]
Port of Oakland commits to aggressive carbon reduction plan at airport
Oakland, Calif. – August 21, 2023: As part of the Port of Oakland’s road to zero emissions, the Port is developing an aggressive program to reduce carbon emissions at Oakland International Airport (OAK). OAK is owned and operated by the Port of Oakland. Airport Carbon Accreditation is an international program that requires its airport members to commit […]
Pasha Hawaii celebrates the inaugural arrival of ‘MV Janet Marie’ at the Port of Oakland with a christening ceremony
Oakland, Calif. – August 9, 2023: Pasha Hawaii and the Port of Oakland celebrated the arrival of MV Janet Marie to the Port of Oakland with a christening ceremony, marking the company’s second Liquified Natural Gas (“LNG”)-powered container ship to call the Bay Area. The Oakland Seaport is considered the gateway for containerized ocean cargo […]