Press Releases

Port of Oakland, largest terminal operator OK new lease to 2027

June 15, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – June 15, 2018: A major global marine terminal operator has OKd a new Port of Oakland lease that runs through 2027.  The agreement includes options that could keep SSA Terminals (Oakland) here to 2042.  The Port today characterized the deal as validation for the city’s maritime future. “SSA is an influential player on the… Read More

Patchwork’s Summer Show at Jack London Square features emerging artists

June 13, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – June 13, 2018:  Jack London Square is home to Patchwork’s Summer Show Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features local emerging artists, crafters and designers along with workshops, indie music and gourmet food trucks. Patchwork is free and open to the public. “This Jack London Square event is family-friendly… Read More

Port of Oakland hires new Director of Human Resources

Oakland, Calif. – June 13, 2018: The Port of Oakland has named Michael Mitchell as its new Director of Human Resources. A 12-year Port veteran, Mr. Mitchell previously served as the Port’s Human Resources Manager. “Michael Mitchell brings a wealth of government experience to this position,” said Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle. “His effectiveness in… Read More

Port of Oakland boss to grads: Don’t pull back from the world

June 11, 2018

Seattle, Wash. – June 11, 2018: A global trade executive yesterday urged college graduates to reject “extreme protectionism,” calling it damaging and futile.  Speaking at Central Washington University’s Kent, Wash., commencement, Port of Oakland Executive Director Chris Lytle asked his audience to instead embrace globalization. “Don’t disengage from the world – don’t be part of the illogical rush… Read More

Oakland International experiencing strong summer demand for expanded domestic and international service

June 8, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – June 8, 2018:  On the brink of what is anticipated to be a near record summer travel period, Oakland International Airport officials remain optimistic following the announcement that one airline partner, LEVEL, will shift its twice weekly operation from the East Bay to San Francisco. LEVEL, operated by Iberia Airlines, launched its inaugural U.S. service last June with nonstop flights between… Read More

Oakland International Airport will be home to two American Heart Association Hands-Only CPR training kiosks

June 4, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – June 4, 2018: — The American Heart Association – the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease – unveiled two Hands-Only CPR training kiosks today at Oakland International Airport during National CPR and AED Awareness Week, an annual observance that highlights how lives can be saved if more Americans… Read More

April passenger traffic up 5.4% at Oakland International

May 31, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – May 31, 2018:  The Oakland International Airport (OAK) has released its April Passenger Traffic reporting, adding yet another month of consecutive growth. Total passenger traffic at the airport increased from 1,061,616 in April 2017, to 1,119,019 passengers in April 2018. The increase represents 5.4 percent annual passenger growth. The airport has increased both… Read More

Jack London Square kicks off Dancing Under the Stars this Friday

May 30, 2018

Oakland, Calif. – May 30, 2018: Dancing Under the Stars at Jack London Square kicks off Friday. The free dance lesson and party for locals and visitors runs every Friday night through August. All ages are welcome. “It’s great to see hundreds of people, including families with kids, coming to this big outdoor dance party… Read More

Bay Area’s only nonstop Memphis flights launch at Oakland International Airport today

Oakland, Calif. – May 30, 2018: Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced today that Allegiant Air has launched nonstop service between Oakland and Memphis, Tennessee. Today is the first day of the seasonal summer service, which flies on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and kicked off sales back in March with one-way fares as low as $59.  It… Read More

Oakland International Airport braces for busy Memorial Day weekend

May 25, 2018

Oakland, CA: (May 25, 2018) — This Memorial Day holiday weekend kicks off what is expected to be a record summer travel season across the nation. At Oakland International Airport (OAK), traffic is also expected to surge due to new domestic and international destinations and increased frequencies to select existing destinations. The Memorial Day holiday constitutes… Read More