Oakland International Airport achieves three consecutive years of monthly passenger growth
December 23, 2016
Oakland, CA – Dec. 23, 2016: Officials at Oakland International Airport (OAK) released November passenger traffic figures today, revealing that the Airport accommodated over 1 million passengers for the 7th consecutive month and over 12 million passengers in the prior 12 months, constituting its highest traffic volume in nine years. November represents the 36th consecutive month… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland’s Jack London Square draws 3 million visitors in 2016
December 20, 2016
Oakland, Calif.– December 20, 2016: The Port of Oakland reported today that its Jack London Square has attracted a record three million visitors in 2016. The result, calculated by property manager CIM Group, makes the Square one of the Bay Area’s busiest destinations. “We’re gratified by the popularity of Jack London Square as a center… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack of All Trades holiday market at Jack London Square
December 7, 2016
Oakland, Calif.– December 7, 2016: This Saturday Jack London Square will offer a special, holiday-themed market, Jack of All Trades, from 11 AM to 5 PM. Free to the public, this family and pet-friendly event includes more than 125 Indie designers, antique dealers, and start-ups making shopping for holiday gifts a unique experience at… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square free holiday celebrations ring in the season
November 28, 2016
Oakland, Calif.– November 28, 2016: Thousands of visitors are expected in Jack London Square the first weekend in December for traditional holiday celebrations. Two, free, family friendly events are scheduled with the annual tree lighting ceremony, Dec. 2, from 5 to 7 and the “Deck the Hulls” lighted yacht parade, Dec.3, beginning at 5:30 PM…. Read More
Read Full Article...Another First at Oakland International Airport
November 18, 2016
Oakland, CA: (Nov. 18, 2016) – Oakland International Airport today opened its first-ever premium lounge for travelers. Called the Escape Lounge, it’s the latest in a series of firsts intended to better serve Oakland’s growing passenger traffic. The lounge will be operated by MAG USA, a subsidiary of UK-based Manchester Airports Group. “We’re moving aggressively… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International Airport welcomes British Airways
November 1, 2016
Oakland, CA: (November 1, 2016) – Starting next spring, Bay Area residents can choose British Airways when traveling from Oakland International Airport (OAK), thanks to the start of the renowned carrier’s nonstop Oakland to London service, starting March 28, 2017. The new service will make British Airways the only European airline to operate from all three… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland terminal OK to expand, could start in November
October 31, 2016
Oakland, Calif. – Oct. 31, 2016: Work could begin next month to nearly double the size of the Port of Oakland’s second-largest marine terminal. TraPac LLC said today it’s ready to begin construction on a 57-acre expansion at the Port’s Outer Harbor. The Board of Port Commissioners approved the project at a meeting Oct. 27…. Read More
Read Full Article...Truck diesel emissions at Port of Oakland down 98 percent in past decade
October 28, 2016
Oakland, Calif. – October 28, 2016: Diesel emissions from trucks serving the Port of Oakland declined 98 percent between 2005 and 2015. In that same timeframe, ship emissions dropped 75 percent. Those were the key findings of an emissions inventory the Port released today. The results indicate the Port is advancing its 2008 commitment to… Read More
Read Full Article...Sunday Harvest Festival at Jack London Square Farmers Market
October 27, 2016
Oakland, Calif. – October 27, 2016: Jack London Square will transform into a Harvest Festival this Sunday, October 30, from 9 AM to 2 PM. The festival includes free tastings, food demos, kids’ activities and a pie contest. Halloween costumes are welcome. Visitors can try their hand at cider pressings using heirloom organic apples from local… Read More
Read Full Article...September passenger traffic growth at Oakland International rises 9.6%
October 26, 2016
OAKLAND, CA: (October 26, 2016) — Officials at Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced that the Airport has now marked its 34th consecutive month of passenger traffic growth. September culminated in a 9.6% increase over the same period in 2015. The upturn represents a total of 1,017,790 passengers served at the airport during the month. It served… Read More
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