New store “Shop the Town” opens at Oakland Airport
The opening marks the second new storefront at OAK under new retail program Oakland, Calif. – March 13, 2025: Shop the Town is the newest retail experience offered at Oakland Airport (OAK). One of 16 new retail locations coming to the airport, the store is operated by retail concessionaire Paradies Lagardère. The location offers a wide […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 closes 2024 with prestigious awards
Port recognized for excellence in engineering, community engagement, and inclusive workplace practices Oakland, Calif. – December 18, 2024: The Port of Oakland was honored to recently receive two awards that reflect its commitment to innovation, community engagement, and workplace equity. American Council of Engineering Companies Client/Agency of the Year The Port of Oakland received the […]
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 […]
Port of Oakland A1 rating maintained – Moody’s
Port as primary gateway for Northern California region a key credit strength Oakland, Calif. – December 11, 2024: Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) has maintained the Port of Oakland’s senior lien rating at A1 stable. The A1 stable senior bond rating reflects the Port’s strong liquidity, healthy debt service coverage ratio, manageable capital spending and […]
First of 16 new retail stores opens at OAK
East Bay Trails in Terminal 2 offers convenience, apparel, and locally made goods Oakland, Calif. – December 10, 2024: East Bay Trails, the first of 16 new retail locations coming to Oakland Airport (OAK), is now open for business. The opening comes just in time for December holiday travelers. The new shop is operated by retail […]