Airport
New restaurant Southie opens in Oakland Airport’s Terminal 2
October 2, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – October 2, 2023: Southie, a new quick-service restaurant at Oakland International Airport (OAK), is now open and serving East Bay passengers. The restaurant is based on the Southie streetside location found on College Avenue in Oakland, and offers fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, and breakfast made from local ingredients. Additionally, a wide coffee and… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland Airport to host Blue Angels for SF Fleet Week 2023
September 29, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – September 29, 2023: San Francisco Fleet Week 2023 is scheduled from Monday, October 2, through Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Air show performers will include the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and other military and general aviation performers who will be based at Oakland International Airport (OAK). With the exception of 2020 when the event… Read More
Read Full Article...Viva Aerobus announces service to the San Francisco Bay Area at OAK
September 28, 2023
*Spanish version of release is available below. Oakland, Calif. – September 28, 2023: Mexico’s Viva Aerobus announced that it will commence twice weekly Monday and Friday service between Oakland International Airport and Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, beginning July 1, 2024. Viva Aerobus will operate the new service on its Airbus A320 NEO aircraft, which seats 186 passengers… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland Airport’s Oakland Draft House wins international Bar of the Year Award
September 19, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – September 19, 2023: Oakland International Airport’s Oakland Draft House featuring Sierra Nevada has received first place for the Bar or Pub of the Year category at the global Airport Food & Beverage + Hospitality (FAB) awards. The awards were hosted on Tuesday, September 12th in Bangkok, Thailand. Oakland Draft House is operated… Read More
Read Full Article...Economic Report: Port of Oakland generates nearly 100,000 local jobs
September 18, 2023
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… Read More
Read Full Article...Avianca adds new El Salvador flight at OAK
September 7, 2023
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… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland Airport recycles 15,000 pounds of material for flooring project
September 6, 2023
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…. Read More
Read Full Article...Southwest begins nonstop flights to Baltimore-Washington DC
September 5, 2023
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… Read More
Read Full Article...OAK anticipates over 210,000 travelers for Labor Day holiday
August 31, 2023
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… Read More
Read Full Article...New Oakland International Airport restaurant opens this week
August 23, 2023
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… Read More
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