Port of Oakland Board appoints Kristi McKenney Executive Director

Port’s chief operating officer to succeed Danny Wan Oakland, Calif. – February 14, 2025: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners just named Kristi McKenney as the Port’s new executive director. The appointment follows the announcement of Executive Director Danny Wan’s retirement on February 28. The Port Commissioners unanimously approved a three-year contract for McKenney at […]

Oakland Airport announces opening of first new renovated restroom

Men’s restroom in Terminal 1 is the first completed under renovation project’s phase 1  Oakland, Calif. – February 11, 2025: Today at Oakland Airport (OAK), the first updated restroom has opened as a part of the airport’s phased Terminal Restroom Renovation Program. The newly opened men’s restroom is located in Terminal 1, adjacent to Gate 3. […]

Port of Oakland approves Strategic Plan 2025-2030

Blueprint for growing business and creating more local job opportunities Oakland, Calif. – February 10, 2025: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners just approved the Port’s Strategic Plan for the years 2025-2030. The plan provides a blueprint for the next five years focusing on market growth, job creation, and modernization of Port facilities and operations. […]

Oakland Airport reports over 10.8 million passengers in 2024

Passenger experience improvements introduced at OAK  Oakland, Calif. –February 3, 2025: Oakland Airport (OAK) reports over 10.8 million total passengers served in 2024. This represents a 3.7 percent dip compared to 2023. OAK’s cargo volumes for the year totaled 1.08 billion pounds, a decrease of 3.1 percent compared to the prior year. While passengers and […]

Forge Pizza opens for business at Oakland Airport’s Terminal 2

Oakland, Calif. – January 16, 2025: This week at Oakland Airport (OAK), new restaurant Forge Pizza opened in the airport’s Terminal 2. Forge marks the thirteenth new eatery to open since 2021 under OAK’s new Food and Beverage program. The restaurant is operated by concessionaire SSP America. “OAK is proud to welcome Forge Pizza to its […]

Port of Oakland kicks off 2025 paid College Internship Program

Application deadline February 24 Oakland, Calif. – January 9, 2025: The Port of Oakland is excited to announce the kick-off of its 2025 paid Summer College Internship Program. Qualified applicants can competitively apply for summer internships in a variety of professional fields at the Port including Aviation, Communications, Engineering, Environmental Programs & Planning, Governmental Affairs, […]

OAK Airport achieves GBAC STAR accreditation

Oakland, Calif. – December 20, 2024: Oakland Airport (OAK) has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for airport cleanliness. Under the guidance of GBAC, a division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, the airport has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention in its facilities. […]

Port of Oakland appeals order temporarily blocking use of new airport name

S.F. has no right to stifle competition, officials say Oakland, Calif. – December 12, 2024: The Port of Oakland today filed a Notice of Appeal challenging the district court’s November 12, 2024, order temporarily blocking it from using OAK Airport’s new name. The Port is appealing because Bay Area travelers deserve adequate choices among airports in […]

OAK Airport rings in December holiday travel season

Live music, gift-wrapping station, holiday décor, and more happening at OAK  Oakland, Calif. – December 12, 2024: Oakland Airport (OAK) projects that over 500,000 passengers will pass through its terminals for the December holidays. The holiday travel period will be between Friday, December 20 and Monday, January 6. Passenger traffic at OAK is projected to be […]