San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport kicks off construction on Terminal 1 check-in lobby refresh

Departing passengers will be greeted by a refresh of 1962 terminal facility

Oakland, Calif. – August 22, 2024: This week, San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) kicks off Phase 1 of construction for its Terminal 1 Check-In Counter Replacement Project. The Terminal 1 check-in lobby will be renovated to welcome departing passengers at OAK. The refreshed lobby will feature new and modern finishes and lighting that will brighten the space. The primary contractor for the project is Turner Construction.

“We are so pleased to be kicking off this critical renovation of our Terminal 1 check-in lobby to enhance departing passenger experience at OAK,” says Craig Simon, Director of Aviation at the Port of Oakland. “We look forward to working collaboratively with Turner Construction to optimize the phasing and minimize disruption throughout the duration of this project.”

The scope of the project includes replacing the check-in counters and overhead soffit, upgrading the light fixtures, and repainting the lobby ceiling and back walls. Airlines operating check-in counters in OAK’s Terminal 1 include: Hawaiian Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SATA Azores Airlines, Volaris Airlines/Volaris El Salvador, Sun Country Airlines, Advanced Air, and Viva Aerobus. The project will be completed in phases, with airlines experiencing temporary relocations as their stations are renovated. The estimated project completion date is spring 2025.

In the project’s Phase 1 that starts this week, airlines that are temporarily relocated include: SATA Azores Airlines, Volaris Airlines/Volaris El Salvador, Spirit Airlines, and Allegiant Airlines. San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport will provide additional information and guidance for passengers as it relates to this project via its social media channels: TwitterFacebookInstagram, and LinkedIn.

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Oakland International is the main airport for the greater East Bay, the most populated area in the metropolitan San Francisco Bay area. It is the closest airport to most Bay Area employers. By roadway and BART air-rail, OAK enables excellent access to all of the region’s business, entertainment and tourism venues. The vision of OAK is to be the airport of choice for San Francisco Bay Area residents and visitors alike. OAK is operated by the Port of Oakland, which also oversees the Oakland seaport and 20 miles of East Bay waterfront. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 98,000 jobs in the region with more than a $174 billion economic impact.

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