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Port of Oakland commits to aggressive carbon reduction plan at airport
August 21, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – August 21, 2023: As part of the Port of Oakland’s road to zero emissions, the Port is developing an aggressive program to reduce carbon emissions at Oakland International Airport (OAK). OAK is owned and operated by the Port of Oakland. Airport Carbon Accreditation is an international program that requires its airport members to commit… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Commissioners confirm appointment of Interim Director of Aviation
July 28, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – July 28, 2023: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners passed a resolution confirming the appointment of Craig Simon as Interim Director of Aviation. “I am honored to serve in this aviation role at the Port of Oakland at such a pivotal time,” said Craig Simon, Port of Oakland Interim Director of Aviation. “We are… Read More
Read Full Article...OAK publishes draft environmental report for proposed Terminal Modernization and Development Project
July 18, 2023
Oakland, Calif. – July 18, 2023: The Port of Oakland has passed a critical milestone in its proposed Terminal Modernization and Development Project for Oakland International Airport (OAK) with today’s release of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The Port, which owns and operates OAK, will host a series of public meetings during the extended 60-day… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International Airport reports August and September 2021 traffic
November 10, 2021
Oakland, Calif. – November 10, 2021: Oakland International Airport, the second busiest airport in the San Francisco Bay Area, reports passenger and cargo traffic for August and September 2021. “Passenger activity at Oakland International Airport dipped slightly in the last two months, likely a result of the COVID-19 Delta variant leading to a resurgence of… Read More
Read Full Article...Delta Air Lines to fly new nonstop between Oakland and Detroit
October 4, 2021
Oakland, Calif. – October 4, 2021: Oakland International Airport (OAK) is pleased to announce that Delta Air Lines will begin new nonstop service between OAK and Detroit, MI (DTW) beginning April 20, 2022. Flights will operate once daily on the schedule shown below. Eastbound – Daily: Depart OAK 11:50 PM – Arrive DTW 7:15 AM Westbound – Daily: Depart… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland’s Executive Director plans for Port growth and a healthy community
February 3, 2021
Oakland, CA – February 3, 2021: Port of Oakland’s Executive Director Danny Wan began his State of the Port 2021 message to more than 200 stakeholders with a song lyric: Mercy, Mercy Me, Things Ain’t What They Used To Be, speaking virtually at the annual Women in Logistics and Pacific Merchant Shipping Association State of the Port 2021 event. Executive Director Wan referenced the challenges the… Read More
Read Full Article...Summertime travel draws 1.3 million passengers to Oakland International Airport in July
August 31, 2018
Oakland, Calif. – August 31, 2018: Oakland International Airport (OAK) said today that it served 1,318,052 passengers in July, a 6.8% increase over the prior year. The July percentage increase constitutes an additional 82,541 travelers at OAK compared to 1,235,511 passengers in July 2017. Port of Oakland Director of Aviation, Bryant L. Francis, said, “It is… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International Airport goes green with blue natural gas buses
August 14, 2018
Oakland, CA – (August 14, 2018): Oakland International Airport proudly presents the arrival of nine new parking shuttle buses. The vibrant blue buses have just completed the testing period and are already in use. OAK now provides convenient and environmentally sustainable service between airline terminals and parking facilities. Powered by compressed natural gas, the shuttle… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International tops 1 million passengers in September
October 31, 2017
Oakland, CA: (October 31, 2017) – Oakland International Airport (OAK) today reports that it served 1,083,301 passengers in September, an increase of 65,511 passengers (6.4%) over the prior year, reflecting 4.3% more flight operations and 7.5% more seats. This is OAK’s highest monthly passenger volume for the month of September since 2007. While domestic passenger… Read More
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