Oakland Airport Renamed to Include "San Francisco" Despite Controversy
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Oakland officials have voted to change the name of the city's airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, despite opposition from San Francisco, which claims it's a trademark violation. The move aims to clarify that OAK is the closest major airport for millions of people and boost the airport's geographic awareness. San Francisco officials are concerned about potential confusion for travelers, and have threatened to sue if the name-change proceeds.
- Oakland officials vote to include 'San Francisco' in airport's name, despite opposition NBC News
- Oakland Just Renamed Its Airport. San Francisco Is Livid. The Wall Street Journal
- Oakland Airport’s New Name Infuriates San Francisco Officials Bloomberg
- Oakland officials vote to add "San Francisco Bay" to Oakland International Airport's name CBS San Francisco
- 'This is not about SF': Port of Oakland approves airport name change SFGATE
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