OAK and CityHealth Hawaii-certified as Trusted Testing and Travel Partners
October 13, 2020
New main terminal testing debut coinciding with Oct. 15 start of Hawaii’s Safe Travels Program Oakland, Calif. – October 13, 2020: As the State of Hawaii’s “Safe Travels Multi-Tier Program” begins on Oct. 15, 2020, Oakland International Airport (OAK) and CityHealth Urgent Care announce the opening of a second on-airport COVID testing facility located in front… Read More
Read Full Article...Southwest Airlines to fly between Oakland International Airport and Palm Springs
October 8, 2020
Twice-daily Boeing 737 nonstops begin Nov. 15 Oakland, Calif. – October 8, 2020: Oakland International Airport welcomed the news that Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop service between the East Bay airport and Palm Springs, California (PSP). Two daily flights will begin on Nov. 15 and seats are now on sale at Southwest.com. Today Southwest published the following schedule: … Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland Airport offering free rapid result COVID-19 Airport Testing Program
September 29, 2020
Expansion of program planned for Hawaii travelers beginning Oct. 15 Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 29, 2020: Oakland International Airport (OAK) said today it would begin to offer free, rapid-result COVID-19 tests to employees and the public beginning Oct. 6. The Airport said it’s working with CityHealth Urgent Care to make the tests available at its North Field terminal… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International Airport reports August 2020 passenger traffic
September 24, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – September 24, 2020: August 2020 passenger traffic at Oakland International Airport (OAK) decreased 8.4 percent from what was reported for July 2020. In fact, 28,535 fewer passengers departed from OAK than did in July. “Encouraging June to July growth was dampened as cases of COVID-19 increased during August,” says Bryant L. Francis, Port… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International Airport is prepared for a busy Labor Day holiday weekend
September 3, 2020
Discounted on-airport parking makes it easy Oakland, Calif. – September 3, 2020: Oakland International Airport (OAK) expects the gradual return of airline traffic to continue over the Labor Day holiday weekend, a traditionally busy time for the airport. OAK has up to 80 daily departures to a total of 36 destinations during the upcoming four-day weekend…. Read More
Read Full Article...Spirit Airlines to connect Orange County and Oakland International Airport
September 1, 2020
Twice-daily nonstop flights begin Nov. 17 Oakland, Calif. – September 1, 2020: Oakland International Airport (OAK) announces that Spirit Airlines will commence service between OAK and Orange County’s John Wayne Airport (SNA) beginning Nov. 17 with two daily nonstop flights. Orange County Airport is the best option for those visiting Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach,… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International Airport reports July 2020 passenger traffic
August 18, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – August 18, 2020: July 2020 passenger traffic at Oakland International Airport (OAK) increased 34 percent from what was reported for June 2020. In fact, over 86,000 more passengers departed from OAK than did in June. “While far from normal, in July we had a month-over-month uptick in traffic as airlines restored air service… Read More
Read Full Article...Summer Travel and Added Flights Double Passengers at Oakland International Airport
July 31, 2020
Resiliency Efforts Continue as Passenger Traffic Rebounds Amid Pandemic Oakland, CA: (July 31, 2020) – Oakland International Airport (OAK) announced its latest passenger traffic data revealing significant increases in passenger activity for the month of June when compared to the previous month. Following seismic shifts in travel patterns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OAK instituted a Resiliency Task Force to monitor, plan, and employ safety initiatives during business recovery. Efforts are being made across the Airport’s numerous departments— including an Airport Marketing campaign to… Read More
Read Full Article...Added Flights at Oakland International Airport Prompt Full Reopening of Terminal 2
July 1, 2020
Airlines adding capacity; FAA distributes ½ million face coverings to OAK Oakland, CA: (July 1, 2020) – July will welcome added air travel opportunities for Bay Area residents and visitors as airlines increase capacity at Oakland International Airport (OAK). During the month, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Volaris will each increase flights at… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Leaders Send Message to East Bay Businesses: Fly OAK First
June 25, 2020
Airport appeals to local business community for future air travel planning Oakland, CA: (June 25, 2020) – The Port of Oakland and its Oakland International Airport (OAK) are aiming to reinvigorate air travel by taking its message of resilience directly to the East Bay’s business community. The air travel industry has begun to show… Read More
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