Oakland International Airport

OAK is a Small airport, like the Bob Hope (BUR) airport in Burbank so, it has its pros and cons.

*Pros*
- no long lines when checking your luggage
- security checkpoint has been easy to go through
- catching a rideshare is easy, no shuttle's needed

*Cons*
- only one Flight/Gate information screen located in the back of the terminal, near gate 11, so, it will be terrible if you're in a rush trying to confirm your departure gate.
- The gate agents from multiple airlines talk over each other so it's very easy to miss your boarding details having to fight over what information to filter out. They need to fix this
- Not a lot of food options, probably since it is a small airport

Overall I would recommend this airport as opposed to SFO for the ease of it. And it is less crowded

Its OST (One Star Tue) again!!!!!

I have flown into OAK many times. When my parents were still alive, they lived in Alameda and OAK was very convenient.

I have committed to visiting friends & family in the area at least once a year, bc it is a short flight fr So CA to OAK. Nonetheless, the shitty experience I had with the rental car shuttle on Fri, 8/16, as well as no benefit for TSA Pre in Terminal 1, leaves much to be desired.

The first shuttle was full. So a family & I made a line where the previous bus stopped and waited for the next shuttle. The second shuttle overshoots us and stops in front of peeps who arrived after us. There were so many peeps I couldn't get on the shuttle again: I was pissed!

A third shuttle arrives and once again there is no designated line: I was fuming!!!!! I said fuk it and ordered an Uber. It cost me $25 w/ tip to get to the rental car station.

Secondarily, you get no benefit from TSA Pre or Clear in Terminal 1. Everyone lines up in general population. The TSA screeners are the slowest I have ever experienced. You have to put your luggage in a tray, and they expect you to put your tray away after being screened. I have never seen the foregoing at another airport.

Fuk U OAK!!!!! You idiots need to run more shuttles, or have staff to organize a queue so peeps get on the shuttle in the order they arrive at the pick up spot. Secondarily, travelers pay for TSA Pre & Clear. There should be a separate line like Terminal 2, or other up to date airports. This kind of mismanagement is why the city lost the Raiders, Warriors & A's. In addition, mismanagement is why peeps don't know that it is closer to fly into OAK to get to DTSF vs flying into SFO. It took management a gazillion years to add SF to the airport name. Doh!!!!!

I have flown into Oakland a few times and am never really impressed with this place. There are two terminals, one being mostly being a Southwest terminal. For some reason, I always end up at the furthest possible gate when arriving or departing. To get to baggage claim or ground transport takes a pretty long walk if you are at the furthest gate. Food options are pretty scarce or over crowded. There are no fast food options if you are looking for a quick bite other than a Subway. The bathrooms are not the cleanest and everything needs an upgrade. I ended up going to a new pizza place that costed an arm and leg for a mediocre meal at best. They don't have a rental car center at the property, so you have to grab a shuttle to the not super close rental car center. The busses have always been very packed every time I have used it. They definitely need to add more on the route to alleviate the congestion.

Overall just a terrible airport in my opinion. Sometimes it is cost effective as opposed to flying into San Francisco, but with the price of tolls just to get into San Francisco, I made as well pay the extra dough for convenience.

Easy access and the police run a tight ship here too. Tons of shuttles to your hotel and rental car drop off.

Easy airport to fly in and out. Catching Uber or Lyft is right outside. Not far from baggage claim. Nice service all around from all the staff. Flew out here for business during busy Easter break but the lines moved quickly. There's Peet's coffee for us coffee lovers which is a plus. Plenty of parking adjacent to the terminals. The escape lounge is available and opens early. Access for all with a fee, or complimentary with AX or Delta Sky Miles with AX. Overall, great experience.

Cheers!

Not a thorough visit. A layover from Ontario ca to Kauai Hi. The bathrooms are clean, peeps are friendly.

Easy airport to navigate....of course we live Southwest! Great option for those who love to travel to Sonoma Coast/Napa area!

Stop in at Vino Volo for some extra love and good vibes while you wait for your flight..

Oakland International Airport is another airport, where I think it's a good transportation option to travel domestically just like SJ Mineta Airport. Not really difference between both airports, but I imagine that this airport is like the one in SJ

Pretty much they have good restaurants and shops. Airport is sanitized and kept clean. Expect to be much foot traffic especially on the weekends. Also have a safe flight when you get here!

Terminal 2 is so hot!! No air conditioning!!

Not cool!

Go to SFO if you want to stay cool.

Not sure if this temporary but just a tip for TSA pre check peeps. don't expect to be quick security screening. The line for TSA pre check is separate but the security screening merge with regular security screening un like sfo where it has its own dedicated line. For people like to go to airport last minute.