Viva Aerobus Announces Service to the San Francisco Bay Area at Oak
*Spanish version of release is available below. Seats are on sale now for summer 2024 flights to Monterrey, Mexico Oakland, Calif. – September 28, 2023: Mexico’s Viva Aerobus announced that it will commence…
Oakland Airport’s Oakland Draft House wins international Bar of the Year Award
OAK’s Oakland Draft House featuring Sierra Nevada has received first place for the Bar or Pub of the Year category at the global Airport Food & Beverage + Hospitality (FAB) awards. The awards were hosted on Tuesday, September 12th in Bangkok, Thailand.
Avianca adds new El Salvador flight at OAK
Avianca Airlines announced that it will commence four times weekly seasonal service from OAK to San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL). Service will begin December 11, 2023 through January 29, 2024.
Oakland Airport recycles 15,000 pounds of material for flooring project
OAK has just installed recycled carpeting in Terminal 1 as a component of its environmentally sustainable facility improvement project. The flooring replacement was completed for the benefit of passenger experience at the airport.
Southwest begins nonstop flights to Baltimore-Washington DC
Today, Southwest Airlines begins nonstop service to Baltimore/Washington DC (BWI). The flight will operate daily on Southwest’s Boeing 737 aircraft seating 175 passengers.
OAK anticipates over 210,000 travelers for Labor Day holiday
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) estimates that over 210,000 travelers will pass through the airport between Thursday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 5 for the Labor Day holiday weekend. This figure represents nearly 88 percent of the traffic levels observed pre-pandemic in 2019.
New Oakland International Airport restaurant opens this week
This week, OAK is celebrating the opening of its new restaurant, the OAK Clubhouse. The restaurant is located in OAK’s Terminal 1, adjacent to Gate 6. In addition to full-service dining, passengers also have the option to place their quick orders on-the-go via kiosk or QR code.
Port of Oakland commits to aggressive carbon reduction plan at airport
As part of the Port of Oakland’s road to zero emissions, the Port is developing an aggressive program to reduce carbon emissions at San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK). OAK is owned and operated by the Port of Oakland.
Oakland Airport completes $11 million terminal security exit project
OAK has completed its Terminal 2 (T2) Security Exit Project. The exit upgrade will increase security at the airport and features new art that will welcome passengers to Oakland.
Port of Oakland Commissioners confirm appointment of Interim Director of Aviation
The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners passed a resolution confirming the appointment of Craig Simon as Interim Director of Aviation.