The decision to change the name of Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport has sparked opposition from various stakeholders, including San Francisco officials and tourism interests.
A traveler heads to the main gate after checking in at Terminal 1 of the Oakland International Airport in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, April 12, 2024. On Thursday, the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously, 7-0, to approve the name change to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport . But San Francisco International Airport officials have expressed dismay about the name change and some San Francisco officials have threatened a lawsuit to block the move.
Many don’t see it that way and say an airport name change degrades Oakland, its image, history and people. And why should they care? SFO is actually located in San Mateo County and officials estimate the county earned around $98 million in taxes from the airport that year. SFO airport Director Ivan C. Satero said that is not far-fetched. He shared a story to drive home his point.
But Port Commission President Barbara Leslie said the name change is a positive way to stand up for Oakland and the East Bay. Traveler Charles Yamarone, of Los Angeles, gets ready to fly back to Los Angels after checking in at Terminal 2 of the Oakland International Airport in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, April 12, 2024. On Thursday, the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously, 7-0, to approve the name change to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Travelers walk in and out of the Oakland International Airport in Oakland, Calif., on Friday, April 12, 2024. On Thursday, the Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously, 7-0, to approve the name change to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. But San Francisco International Airport officials have expressed dismay about the name change and some San Francisco officials have threatened a lawsuit to block the move.
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