Volaris Airlines launches nonstop Zacatecas service at OAK
Three times weekly flights are the latest addition to OAK’s Mexico service Oakland, Calif. – July 2, 2025: Today, Volaris, Mexico’s largest airline, launched their inaugural service to Zacatecas, Mexico (ZCL) at Oakland Airport (OAK). The new destination marks the sixth nonstop route to Mexico offered by Volaris at OAK, in addition to Volaris El […]
Oakland first: OAK adopts “Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport” name change to reflect local roots and regional reach
OAK changes official name to boost local economy, raise visibility, and increase air travelers into city and SF Bay region Oakland, Calif. – June 27, 2025: The Port of Oakland announced today a new name for OAK Airport that reflects its strong Oakland and East Bay identity and its convenient role as a gateway to […]
Fitch Affirms Port of Oakland’s A+ and A Credit Ratings
Port’s Outlook is Positive Oakland, Calif. – June 18, 2025: Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘A+’ rating on the Port of Oakland’s approximately $253 million in senior lien revenue refunding bonds and the ‘A’ rating on $205 million of intermediate lien revenue refunding bonds. The Rating Outlook is Positive, reflecting the port’s strong financial profile […]
Three new stores now open in OAK’s Terminal 1
Roll East, Oakland Supply Co., and Lake Merritt Essentials open at Oakland Airport Oakland, Calif. – June 18, 2025: Three new locally-themed retail stores have recently opened at Oakland Airport (OAK) as the airport continues to roll out its refreshed retail program. The new stores include Roll East, Oakland Supply Co., and Lake Merritt Essentials, […]
Oakland Airport launches advertising campaign in support of Mexico service
OAK is an easy and convenient gateway between Mexico and Northern California Oakland, Calif. – June 17, 2025: Oakland Airport (OAK) has launched a new marketing campaign, “La Bahía,” in partnership with Visit Oakland and Visit Berkeley to promote its nonstop Mexico service. The campaign is a multi-channel digital marketing program aimed at building brand […]
Port of Oakland container volume rises modestly in May
Robust exports bolster trade volume amid market volatility Oakland, Calif. – June 12, 2025: Container volume at the Port of Oakland continued its steady performance in May, exceeding expectations during a period of ongoing tariff negotiations and shifting trade dynamics. Year-to-date, the Port has handled 974,417 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) through the end of May, […]
Port of Oakland Approves New Renewable Power Purchase
New agreement with EBMUD will help “slash fossil fuel and cut greenhouse gas emissions” to build cleaner and greener Port Oakland, Calif. – May 22, 2025: The Port of Oakland is taking a significant step towards a sustainable future by entering into a new agreement with the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) – that […]
Proposed Passenger Facility Charge (“PFC”) Application #18, Public Notice
Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment Oakland, Calif. – May 20, 2025: The Port of Oakland (the “Port”), owner and operator of the Oakland Airport (the “Airport”), has determined the need to submit to the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) a Passenger Facility Change (“PFC”) Application to impose and to concurrently use PFC revenue to fund, […]
Port of Oakland April container volume drops 14.7% vs. March
However, overall container volume still up 4.3% in first four months of 2025 vs. 2024 Oakland, Calif. – May 19, 2025: The Port of Oakland handled 185,499 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in April, marking a 14.7% decrease in overall cargo volume from March 2025. The slowdown is driven by market uncertainty as well as softening demand […]
Oakland Airport commissions first electric buses
Important step towards all-electric parking shuttle fleet at OAK Oakland, Calif. – May 16, 2025: Oakland Airport (OAK) is introducing its first battery electric shuttle buses to its parking shuttle fleet. Five electric buses, sourced from RIDE, are entering service and will serve passenger and employee parking lots at the airport. “We celebrate the introduction […]