Oakland International Airport, San Francisco Bay
Oakland Airport's Name Change Is Causing Controversy — Here's Why
Although the airport code and logo will remain the same, the city of San Francisco is against the name change.
Oakland airport name change moves forward amid legal challenge from San Francisco
The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners unanimously voted to rename Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Oakland, San Francisco In Legal Tussle Over New Oakland Airport Name
The Port of Oakland’s decision to officially adopt San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) as the new name of the northern California city’s airport—formerly Metropolitan Oakland International Airport—has set up a legal clash with the city of San Francisco.
Oakland airport fires back at San Francisco, filing counterclaim over name change
The ink wasn't dry Thursday on the ordinance approved by the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners that changed the name of Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport before Oakland took a shot at San Francisco.
Oakland airport renaming approved by Board of Port Commissioners
Oakland’s airport name change is now official. The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted 7-0 to change the name of Oakland’s airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. The big picture: The name change takes effect immediately with the vote, as the Port of Oakland oversees the airport.
LA Times Today: Patt Says: San Francisco sues Oakland over proposed airport name change
Millions of people visit the Bay Area each year - and most of them fly into San Francisco International Airport. But, when an airport across the bay recently decided to change its name, SFO filed a lawsuit to stop it.
Oakland Airport to be renamed ‘San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport’ after commission vote
The Metropolitan Oakland International Airport will be renamed to the San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, following a unanimous vote by the Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners on Thursday.
Oakland airport name change incorporating San Francisco approved
Our Board came to these discussions with a shared love of Oakland and a desire to see our city and airport thrive,” said Port Commission President Barbara Leslie. “Since our initial vote, the Port has met with dozens of community leaders and stakeholders and heard their concerns.
Despite legal threat, Oakland votes to add 'San Francisco Bay' to airport's name
The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted Thursday to change the name of the airport to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" in an attempt to bring more recognition to the airport.
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Oakland Officials Approve Name Change for City's Airport
The city of Oakland officially changed the name of its airport but also got in one more shot at neighboring San Francisco. The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved the name change ...
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Oakland airport name change moves forward amid legal challenge from San Francisco
(OAKLAND, Calif.) — Officials in Oakland, California, approved modifying the name of the city’s airport to include “San Francisco,” despite a federal trademark lawsuit from the city of San ...