Press Release Archive

Oakland Airport celebrates Southwest Airlines’ five years of service to Hawaii

Oakland, Calif. – March 20, 2024: On Monday, Oakland International Airport (OAK) celebrated the five-year anniversary of service to Hawaii with Southwest Airlines.

Advanced Air launches at Oakland International Airport

On Sunday, March 17th, Advanced Air will launch its inaugural service at San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) with daily nonstop flights to Crescent City (CEC). Flights will be served by Advanced Air’s fleet of Dornier 328 Jets, seating 30 passengers.

Oakland International Airport projects over 1 million passengers for spring break

OAK is projecting over 1 million passengers to pass through the airport between March 15 and April 15, an uptick fueled by spring break travel demand.

Port of Oakland renews 7-year contract with Alameda County Sheriff’s Office

Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) will continue to provide all law enforcement services to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) through 2031 after a vote by the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners late last year and Alameda County Board of Supervisors earlier this year.

Oakland International Airport saw over 42 percent jump in international passengers in January

In January of 2024, San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) saw significantly higher levels of international passenger traffic with an increase of 42.1 percent compared to the same month last year. The airport saw 839,381 total passengers in January, an increase of approximately 2.4 percent from January 2023.

Port of Oakland awarded 10 million to modernize restrooms at Oakland International Airport

Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that the Port of Oakland, which operates San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK), will be granted $10 million in project funding. The funds will be used for Phase 1 of the airport’s forthcoming Terminal Restroom Renovation Program.