East Bay EDA Legacy Award 2020 goes to the Port of Oakland
Oakland, Calif. – October 14, 2020: The East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) plans to honor the Port of Oakland at its 2020 Innovation Awards event tomorrow, Oct. 15, for its significant contributions as a long-standing generator of jobs and economic vitality in the region. The Legacy Award will be presented at the 8th annual East […]
Southwest Airlines to fly between Oakland International Airport and Palm Springs
Oakland, Calif. – October 8, 2020: Oakland International Airport welcomed the news that Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop service between the East Bay airport and Palm Springs, California (PSP). Two daily flights will begin on Nov. 15 and seats are now on sale at Southwest.com. Today Southwest published the following schedule: […]
Port of Oakland reports unaudited Fiscal Year 2020 results
Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 30, 2020: Despite a 37.6 percent drop in net income compared to the prior year, the Port of Oakland is on a sustainable path due to managed reduction in expenses. That’s what the Port’s governing Board heard in a presentation last week on Fiscal Year 2020 unaudited financial performance. The Port reported […]
Oakland International Airport reports August 2020 passenger traffic
Oakland, Calif. – September 24, 2020: August 2020 passenger traffic at Oakland International Airport (OAK) decreased 8.4 percent from what was reported for July 2020. In fact, 28,535 fewer passengers departed from OAK than did in July. “Encouraging June to July growth was dampened as cases of COVID-19 increased during August,” says Bryant L. Francis, Port […]
Oakland International Airport is prepared for a busy Labor Day holiday weekend
Oakland, Calif. – September 3, 2020: Oakland International Airport (OAK) expects the gradual return of airline traffic to continue over the Labor Day holiday weekend, a traditionally busy time for the airport. OAK has up to 80 daily departures to a total of 36 destinations during the upcoming four-day weekend. About 20,000 people are expected to […]
Spirit Airlines to connect Orange County and Oakland International Airport
Oakland, Calif. – September 1, 2020: Oakland International Airport (OAK) announces that Spirit Airlines will commence service between OAK and Orange County’s John Wayne Airport (SNA) beginning Nov. 17 with two daily nonstop flights. Orange County Airport is the best option for those visiting Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Irvine and Anaheim. Spirit Airlines has […]
Oakland International Airport reports July 2020 passenger traffic
Oakland, Calif. – August 18, 2020: July 2020 passenger traffic at Oakland International Airport (OAK) increased 34 percent from what was reported for June 2020. In fact, over 86,000 more passengers departed from OAK than did in June. “While far from normal, in July we had a month-over-month uptick in traffic as airlines restored air […]
Summer travel and added flights double passengers at Oakland International Airport
Oakland, Calif. – July 31, 2020: Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced its latest passenger traffic data revealing significant increases in passenger activity for the month of June when compared to the previous month. Following seismic shifts in travel patterns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OAK instituted a Resiliency Task Force to monitor, plan, and employ safety initiatives during business recovery. Efforts are being made across the Airport’s numerous departments— including an Airport Marketing campaign to encourage East Bay travelers to Fly Oakland […]
Port of Oakland Board votes labor leader Cluver as President
Oakland, Calif. – July 16, 2020: Alameda County labor leader Andreas Cluver has been elected President of the Port of Oakland’s governing Board. The seven-member Board of Port Commissioners chose Mr. Cluver at a special meeting this week. Oakland Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Barbara Leslie was elected the Port Board’s First Vice President. […]
Added flights at Oakland International Airport prompt full reopening of Terminal 2
Oakland, Calif. – July 1, 2020: July will welcome added air travel opportunities for Bay Area residents and visitors as airlines increase capacity at Oakland International Airport (OAK). During the month, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Volaris will each increase flights at OAK after industry-wide declines caused by COVID-19. Hawaiian Airlines is scheduled to resume […]