Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport launches National Aviation Day photo contest
Community invited to capture and share their favorite OAK moments by July 27 Oakland, Calif. – July 6, 2026: In celebration of National Aviation Day, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is inviting aviation enthusiasts, travelers, and community members to participate in a special photo contest highlighting the unique spirit of OAK. From July 6 through […]
Port of Oakland Promotes Doug Mansel to Assistant Director of Aviation
Seasoned aviation leader to continue overseeing key operational functions at OAK Oakland, Calif. – June 29, 2026: The Port of Oakland has officially promoted Doug Mansel to Assistant Director of Aviation for Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK). The promotion became effective last week following his nearly two years of service in the acting role. In […]
JSX expands Oakland service with new nonstop flights to Santa Monica starting in September
Customers can fly between Santa Monica Airport (SMO) and Oakland (OAK) for joyful, simple service along the California coast Oakland, Calif. – June 25, 2026: JSX, the award-winning air carrier dedicated to seamless and simplified air travel for all, today announces new non-stop flights between Santa Monica, CA (SMO) and Oakland, CA (OAK). Seats are now […]
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport Nears Completion on Major Dike Project
Newly raised and reinforced dike will protect airfield from sea level rise and flooding caused by earthquakes Oakland, Calif. – June 17, 2026: The Port of Oakland and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) today announced that work is nearly complete on a major infrastructure project that will protect the airport’s airfield from sea level rise […]
Frontier Airlines to Return to Oakland San Franscisco Bay Airport This Summer With New Nonstop Service to Las Vegas
To Celebrate, America’s Low Fare Airline Is Offering Fares Starting at $49* Oakland, Calif. – June 9, 2026: Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: ULCC) announced its return to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) today, with nonstop service to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS) launching this summer. The new route, beginning Aug. 20, will […]
SFO and OAK Resolve Trademark Lawsuit Over Airport Name
Oakland, Calif. – April 28, 2026: The City and County of San Francisco and the Port of Oakland have agreed to resolve a trademark lawsuit over the Oakland airport’s official name, which will remain “Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport.” The terms of the agreement were memorialized in a formal document that is available on the airports’ […]
OAK’s Restroom Renovation Program wins Airport Business News’ 2026 Project of the Year
Award recognizes innovative redesign of one of the airport’s most-used amenities Oakland, Calif. – April 27, 2026: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) has been named the recipient of Airport Business News’ 2026 Project of the Year for its Terminal Restroom Renovation Program, Phase 1. The award recognizes the airport’s achievement in transforming aging restroom facilities […]
Alaska Airlines Strengthens California Connectivity with Inaugural Oakland–San Diego Flights
The airport and airline celebrated the new flight with Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee Oakland, Calif. – April 23, 2026: Alaska Airlines yesterday marked the inaugural launch of four daily, year-round nonstop flights between Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN). The addition marks a significant expansion of intra-California connectivity for Bay […]
OAK celebrates Valentine’s Day with free love letters and festive decor
Love letter drop boxes are available to travelers at select gates Oakland, Calif. – February 9, 2026: Love is in the air at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) this Valentine’s season. In partnership with Southwest Airlines, OAK is inviting travelers to share the love through a special free Valentine’s Day love letter activation designed to […]
CLEAR launches biometric “eGates” and TSA PreCheck® enrollment at OAK
New services introduced just in time for major sporting events in the Bay Area Oakland, Calif. – January 13, 2026: CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, has launched new biometric “eGates” – that will help passengers move through security checks even faster – and will begin accepting TSA PreCheck® enrollment applications at Oakland San Francisco […]