Press Releases

Launch of new reservation system allows travelers to Park Close with certainty at OAK

July 12, 2022

Oakland, Calif. – July 12, 2022: Today Oakland International Airport proudly launches its new online parking reservation system.  This new system allows OAK customers to reserve parking in any of the airport’s customer parking lots (Daily, Premier, Economy, and Hourly) up to two hours prior to arrival. Customers will continue to enjoy the same close and convenient… Read More

OAK saw highly reliable performance with over 99 percent of flights completed during Independence Day weekend

July 8, 2022

Oakland, Calif. – July 8, 2022: Despite forecasts to the contrary, over 99 percent of flights scheduled at OAK were completed during the Independence Day travel period with departing passenger traffic reaching 95.5 percent of pre-pandemic 2019 passenger levels with the airport operating reliably with few delays. Passengers were processed without lengthy wait times and thousands were… Read More

Port of Oakland adopts $480 million budget for FY 2023 

Oakland, Calif. – July 7, 2022: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved a 2023 fiscal year budget of $480 million at their June 23rd meeting.  The $480 million operating budget projects 9 percent passenger growth at the Port’s Oakland International Airport (OAK). Cargo volume at the Oakland Seaport is expected to increase 2 percent…. Read More

Port of Oakland May 2022 container stats

July 5, 2022

Oakland, California, U.S.A. – July 5, 2022: Port of Oakland import cargo volume increased last month despite continuing global supply chain woes. The drivers – longstanding customers who are committed to moving goods through the Port of Oakland and ocean carrier services returning to the Northern California seaport. The Port said May full imports were up… Read More

Regional commission provides key regulatory ruling for A’s stadium and development

July 1, 2022

Oakland, CA — July 1, 2022: Thursday afternoon, the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) voted to remove the Port of Oakland’s Howard property from Port Priority Use. This is a major step in the process for the proposed development of the Howard property as a baseball stadium, along with retail, office space,… Read More

Pre-pandemic levels of traffic expected at OAK for Independence Day weekend

June 29, 2022

Oakland, Calif. – June 29, 2022: After an exceptionally busy Memorial Day travel weekend, Oakland International Airport (OAK) once again projects that a high volume of passengers will pass through its terminals for the Independence Day holiday weekend. As Independence Day falls on a Monday this year, OAK expects many travelers to take full advantage of the… Read More

OAK Soars, Leading Bay Area Air Travel Recovery – 99 percent of flights completed over Memorial Day weekend

June 2, 2022

Oakland, Calif. – June 2, 2022: Oakland International Airport experienced a busy Memorial Day weekend this year, with departing passengers reaching 92% percent of pre-pandemic 2019 totals for the same holiday period. According to published security checkpoint throughput volume and as forecasted, the busiest travel days were Friday and Monday. On Monday, passenger throughput reached 92% of… Read More

Port of Oakland, USDA jump-starting ag exports again

Oakland, Calif., U.S.A. – June 2, 2022: Relief is coming to growers who ship farm goods from the Port of Oakland. The Port said today it’s teaming up with the federal government to provide financial aid to agricultural exporters. The intent is to ease the pain of a year-long supply chain disruption that’s impeding farm trade…. Read More

Full steam ahead on Port of Oakland Turning Basins Widening Study

June 1, 2022

Oakland, Calif., U.S.A. – June 1, 2022: The Port of Oakland Turning Basins Widening Study reached a key milestone. The Port released A Notice of Preparation (NOP) to begin an environmental review per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) yesterday , May 31, 2022. “This is an exciting time for the Port to advance the Turning Basins… Read More

Oakland International Airport surpassed 80% of pre-pandemic passenger levels in April 2022

May 26, 2022

Oakland, Calif. – May 26, 2022: Oakland International Airport (OAK) has reached a milestone for the return of passenger traffic during the pandemic. In April 2022, for the first time in more than two years, monthly passenger traffic at OAK exceeded 80% of what was experienced prior to the COVID-19 crisis. OAK continues to lead Bay Area… Read More