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Port of Oakland: Powering Jobs, Empowering Communities
April 5, 2012
Press Releases For Immediate Release April 5, 2012 Port of Oakland: Powering Jobs, Empowering Communities Port Debuts New Jobs Brochure Illustrating Port’s Positive Economic Impacts The Port of Oakland held a news conference today launching its new jobs brochure highlighting the Port’s positive economic impact – supporting 73,000+ jobs in the region and 827,000 across… Read More
Read Full Article...OAK Selected for Allegiant Travel Company Bay Area Expansion
January 24, 2012
Press Releases For Immediate Release January 24, 2012 Oakland International Airport Selected For Allegiant Travel Company San Francisco Bay Area Expansion Allegiant to Offer Seven New Nonstop Destinations from OAK in April 2012 Adds 60 New Jobs in Oakland OAKLAND, Calif. (Jan. 24, 2012) — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced that it will expand its… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Strategic Hire Assistant Director of Aviation for OAK
November 29, 2011
Press Releases For Immediate Release November 29, 2011 Port of Oakland Announces Strategic Hire – Assistant Director of Aviation for Oakland International Airport Marily Mora Brings Significant Airport and Management Experience to the Position Oakland, Calif. (Nov. 29, 2011) – The Port of Oakland has hired Marily Mora as Assistant Director of Aviation for Oakland… Read More
Read Full Article...Open Letter to the Community of Oakland from the Port of Oakland
November 1, 2011
Press Releases For Immediate Release November 1, 2011 Open Letter to the Community of Oakland from the Port of Oakland These are challenging times, with high unemployment and tremendous uncertainty in the economy. In such times, open, respectful, honest, and informed communication is essential. That is why we are writing to you today. We understand… Read More
Read Full Article...OAK Offers Free Parking To Boost Travel Between The Winter Holidays
October 21, 2011
Press Releases For Immediate Release October 21, 2011 Oakland International Airport Offers Free Parking To Boost Travel Between The Winter Holidays Depart Midweek and Park FREE For Up To Three Days Oakland, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2011) – Oakland International Airport (OAK) is known for low fares and on-time flights. Now, Bay Area travelers can add… Read More
Read Full Article...Demand Investment of Federal Funds to Improve Trade Infrastructure
September 30, 2011
Press Releases For Immediate Release September 30, 2011 Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom And Maritime Industry Leaders Demand Investment Of Federal Funds To Improve California’s Trade Infrastructure, Grow Jobs And The Economy $400 million in Taxes Are Collected from California Port Users Each Year For Improvements, But Money Remains Unspent Oakland, Calif.–September 30, 2011–Public officials… Read More
Read Full Article...TUI’s ArkeFly to Begin OAK-Amsterdam Service in Summer 2012
September 29, 2011
Press Releases For Immediate Release September 29, 2011 TUI’s ArkeFly to Begin OAK-Amsterdam Service in Summer 2012 Two Weekly Flights between Amsterdam and the San Francisco Bay Area a Significant Development for Area Tourism Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 28, 2011 – ArkeFly, headquartered in Schiphol-Rijk, has announced that they will begin scheduled seasonal service between… Read More
Read Full Article...Port to Receive Over $6.5 Million (DOT Funds) for OAK Improvements
September 22, 2011
Press Releases For Immediate Release September 22, 2011 Port of Oakland to Receive Over $6.5 Million (DOT Funds) for Oakland International Airport Improvements Taxiway Pavement Improvements Will Support the Airport Operation, Which Moved 9.5 Million Passengers, 511,000 Metric Tons of Freight and Mail, and 220,000 Aircraft in 2010 Oakland, Calif. – September 22, 2011 –… Read More
Read Full Article...Senator Barbara Boxer Calls for Long-Term Resolution to FAA Crisis
August 23, 2011
Press Releases For Immediate Release August 23, 2011 U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer Calls for Long-Term Resolution to FAA Crisis Senator Boxer Visits Oakland International Airport (left) Port of Oakland Executive Director Omar R. Benjamin speaking at an Oakland International Airport press conference with U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer to urge Congress to provide a speedy and… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland Leadership Urge Congressional Action: Put People Back to Work
August 2, 2011
Press Releases For Immediate Release August 2, 2011 Oakland Port-City Leadership Urge Congressional Action to Put People Back to Work Mayor Quan, Port Commission, Labor, And Business Join With Workers To Call On Congress To Take Action On The Federal Aviation Administration (left) Oakland Mayor Jean Quan with Port Commissioner Victor Uno and FAA furloughed… Read More
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