OAK readies for Labor Day journey surge, declares first-ever iHeartRadio “OAK Suitcase Party” giveaway

More than 140,000 vacationers anticipated between September 3 and September 8; new promotional occasion will ship 2 fortunate passengers from Oakland to Las Vegas 

Oakland, Calif. – September 2, 2026: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) tasks that over 140,000 passengers are anticipated to journey by the airport between Thursday, September 3, and Tuesday, September 8.

Based on airline schedules, the busiest journey days at OAK are anticipated to be Thursday September 3, as vacationers depart for the vacation weekend, and Monday, September 7. Airport officers encourage passengers to reach early, enable additional time for parking and safety screening, and examine with their airline for the most recent details about their journey.

“As travelers head out for the final holiday weekend of the summer, OAK is ready to welcome guests with the convenient, affordable, and stress-free experience that OAK is known for,” stated Craig Simon, Director of Aviation on the Port of Oakland. “Whether passengers are beginning a holiday getaway or returning home, we are committed to providing an enjoyable travel experience that reflects the best of the Bay Area.”

OAK and iHeartRadio associate on distinctive journey giveaway

Passengers touring by OAK this Labor Day weekend may additionally hear a couple of distinctive promotional occasion with iHeartRadio they’ll enter known as the “OAK Suitcase Party” that can ship two fortunate vacationers from Oakland to Las Vegas for an all-expenses paid weekend on the iHeartRadio music pageant. Information on the right way to enter is out there here.

The two-week promotional marketing campaign will culminate in a dwell, on-air and in-person occasion inside OAK’s Terminal 2 Baggage Claim, the place 25 radio contest qualifiers and their visitors will arrive with suitcases packed and prepared for a weekend getaway – not figuring out who will finally be chosen because the grand prize winner. During the two-hour occasion, one winner and their visitor might be stunned with a visit departing instantly from OAK to attend the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. Headlining artists embrace: BTS, Cardi B, Snoop Dogg, Muse, Ciara, and extra.

The occasion will characteristic iHeartRadio on-air personalities and workers, music, meals and drinks, picture alternatives, and airport-themed celebrations that showcase OAK because the Bay Area’s gateway to thrilling locations.

“OAK is always looking for innovative ways to engage travelers and connect with our community,” stated Simon. “Partnering with iHeartRadio on this unique experience highlights the excitement of travel and the memorable journeys that begin at OAK.”

Visitors and passengers at OAK will discover a number of latest enhancements designed to reinforce consolation and comfort at OAK. The airport has accomplished the modernization of a number of public restrooms in Terminal 1. In Terminal 2, passengers can even get pleasure from new eating and retail choices, together with the just lately opened Trader Vic’s, bringing the enduring Bay Area restaurant model to OAK. Travelers can even cease by Plum Market, which additionally just lately opened and gives recent and wholesome meals choices, drinks, native merchandise, and journey necessities. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration for Trader Vic’s and Plum Market might be introduced within the coming weeks.

OAK continues to put money into facility enhancements, concession enhancements, and buyer facilities as a part of its dedication to offering a world-class journey expertise whereas sustaining the comfort and accessibility Bay Area vacationers worth.

About Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) is the primary airport for the higher East Bay, probably the most populated space within the metropolitan San Francisco Bay space. It is the closest airport to most Bay Area employers. By roadway and BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) air-rail, OAK permits wonderful entry to all of the area’s enterprise, leisure, and tourism venues. The imaginative and prescient of Oakland Airport is to be the airport of alternative for San Francisco Bay Area residents and guests alike. OAK is operated by the Port of Oakland, which additionally oversees the Oakland seaport and 20 miles of East Bay waterfront. Together with its enterprise companions, the Port helps greater than 98,000 jobs within the area with greater than a $174 billion financial affect.

Updates about present departure and arrival info, airport maps, and particulars about on-airport parking, procuring and eating and extra, will be discovered at www.oaklandairport.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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Kaley Skantz – Airport Spokesperson, [email protected]  

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