Two new stores open in OAK’s Terminal 1

Little Main St. and Oakland Duty free are the third and fourth new airport stores Oakland, Calif. – March 28, 2025: This month, two new stores have opened for business in Terminal 1 at Oakland Airport (OAK). The new stores include Little Main St. @ OAK and Oakland Duty Free. These are the third and fourth […]

Oakland Airport hosts Boys and Girls Club Oakland Aviation Day

Youth from Oakland, San Leandro, and Alameda enjoyed hands-on aviation learning experiences Oakland, Calif. – March 25, 2025: The Port of Oakland recently hosted its annual Oakland Aviation Day event at Oakland Airport (OAK). The event is a hands-on field trip designed to expose teens to a wide variety of careers in aviation. Participants included youth […]

Volaris holds inaugural flight to Los Cabos at OAK

First ever Volaris service from U.S. to Baja California beaches starts today Spanish version is available below. EVENT PHOTOS AVAILABLE HERE. Oakland, Calif. – March 20, 2025: Today, Volaris, Mexico’s largest airline, began operating their new daily nonstop flights to Los Cabos (SJD) at Oakland Airport (OAK). The destination is located on the southern tip of […]

Settlement Agreement enhances safety, reduces noise, and mitigates pollution during Oakland Airport Terminal Modernization and Development Project

A comprehensive Settlement Agreement, designed to address community concerns surrounding Oakland Airport’s Terminal Modernization and Development Project, has been unanimously approved by the Alameda City Council, representatives of CLASS (Citizens League for Airport Safety and Serenity), and the Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners. This Settlement Agreement, reached after months of collaborative negotiation following […]

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 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 […]