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Yes, Oakland Airport Is Changing Its Name Again

The Port of Oakland announced last Friday the new name 'Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport,' with spokeswoman Kaley Skantz stating it emphasizes 'Oakland first' and aims to boost regional awareness.
In May 2024, the Port of Oakland proposed renaming the airport to boost geographic awareness, marking its second attempt over a year after San Francisco sued over the previous plan.
San Francisco opposed the name change, calling it misleading; Judge Hixson halted the rebrand in November 2024, affirming the legal dispute.
The Port Board will consider finalizing the name on July 10, with confusion already causing misbookings and misdirected rideshares among travelers.
The Port of Oakland announced the new name 'Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport' last Friday, aiming to boost airline routes despite ongoing legal disputes with San Francisco.

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OAKLAND — The renaming of Oakland’s airport is all about putting the city first, literally. The East Bay entity has selected Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport as its new title, aiming to inform fliers of its proximity to Bay Area amenities. “By putting Oakland first, we’re really claiming our right to the Bay,” said Craig Simon, director of aviation for airport owner the Port of Oakland, in an interview before the news was made public Friday. “W…

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