San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport kicks off construction on Terminal 1 check-in lobby refresh
Departing passengers will be greeted by a refresh of 1962 terminal facility Oakland, Calif. – August 22, 2024: This week, San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) kicks off Phase 1 of construction for its Terminal 1 Check-In Counter Replacement Project. The Terminal 1 check-in lobby will be renovated to welcome departing passengers at OAK. […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport completes sustainable ceiling replacement project
Nearly 50,000 pounds of material recycled; new tile composed of recycled material Oakland, Calif. – August 20, 2024: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) recently completed its Terminal 2 Ceiling Tile Replacement Project, and in the process was able to recycle 48,000 pounds of waste material. The new ceiling at OAK’s Terminal 2 enhances […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport launches free, augmented reality games for airport visitors
Designed to educate and entertain travelers on their smart phones Oakland, Calif. – August 16, 2024: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is introducing new augmented reality games for passengers at the airport. OAK is partnering with Agents of Discovery®, an educational technology platform that enables organizations to create their own augmented reality games. […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport kicks off construction of 16 new retail storefronts
New locations will include duty-free, news and convenience, specialty retail, and automated vending Oakland, Calif. – August 7, 2024: Last month, San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) kicked off construction on the first of 16 new retail storefronts that will be added at the airport. Under the airport’s new retail program approved by the Oakland Board […]
OAK’s newest airline – Viva Aerobus adds more flights, new destination
Daily flight to Guadalajara and additional frequency to Monterrey added Oakland, Calif. – August 6, 2024: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) announces that this fall, popular Mexican airline Viva Aerobus will grow its schedule at OAK from 2 to 10 weekly departures. Building on its initial success, Viva Aerobus has added an additional frequency […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport project approved for federal funding
Federal Aviation Administration’s grant allotted for OAK’s taxiway modernization Oakland, Calif. – August 5, 2024: The San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) will receive a $14.6 million grant for the rehabilitation of one of the airport’s critical taxiways. The grant is part of a federal program administered by the Biden-Harris administration to improve airport facilities around […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport celebrates National Aviation Day
Celebration starts early with activities for travelers on August 2 Oakland, Calif. – July 31, 2024: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is going big this year to celebrate National Aviation Day. Ahead of the August 19 holiday, the airport will offer aviation-related activities and goodies for passengers in the Terminal 1-Terminal 2 connector on Friday, […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport offers on-site parking discounts
Weekday deals allow passengers to park close and fly on time Oakland, Calif. – July 29, 2024: Passengers flying out of the San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) will enjoy weekday discounts (Monday through Thursday) for on-site parking reservations. The new promotion kicks off this summer on August 1, 2024, and runs through October […]
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport sponsors season 19 of KQED TV show, “Check, Please! Bay Area”
Oakland Pride Takes Center Stage In The July 23 Episode Oakland, Calif. – July 23, 2024: The San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is sponsoring season 19 of the KQED TV show, “Check, Please! Bay Area.” The James Beard and Emmy award-winning restaurant review series “Check, Please! Bay Area” launched in 2005 to welcome local […]
Port of Oakland names Acting Assistant Director of Aviation Doug Mansel
Mansel to lead San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport’s operations sections Oakland, Calif. – July 18, 2024: The Port of Oakland names Doug Mansel as the Port’s new Acting Assistant Director of Aviation of San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK). As Acting Assistant Director of Aviation, Mr. Mansel will be responsible for the Aviation Security, Terminal […]