Overview
- A settlement announced Tuesday lets the Port of Oakland keep the name “Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport” while retaining the three‑letter IATA code OAK.
- Under the agreement, “San Francisco” may never appear larger or more prominent than “Oakland” in any signage or marketing, and the airport agreed not to add “SF” to its code.
- The pact bans specific name variants and bars buying online ad keywords such as “San Francisco Airport,” “SF Airport,” and “San Francisco International Airport” to reduce mistaken bookings.
- Both sides will dismiss San Francisco’s lawsuit, Oakland’s counterclaim, and Oakland’s appeal, with no money changing hands and no admission of liability.
- San Francisco will not oppose Oakland’s federal trademark filing for the settled name, and Oakland must tell airlines, transit operators, and other partners to use the correct name to keep tickets, maps, and wayfinding clear for travelers.