Oakland officials have approved a plan to rename Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, sparking a potential legal battle with San Francisco International Airport. The move aims to boost the airport's profile and geographic awareness, but critics argue it will cause confusion among travelers. While supporters believe the new name clarifies the airport's location on the San Francisco Bay, opponents, including SFO officials, claim it infringes on their trademark and will lead to chaos for passengers.
Oakland International Airport sits on the San Francisco Bay, which its backers say entitles it to add that geographic title to its name. But others contend it will confuse travelers and infringe on trademark. Who is more likely to prevail in legal battle? https://t.co/KD62ctgwQe
SF City Attorney warns legal action if Oakland Airport adds "San Francisco Bay" to name. https://t.co/q3BVx3ZJe3
In the trademark battle between SFO and Oakland airport, experts weigh in on who would win in court. https://t.co/iR5jDmSKB6
Trademark experts said both arguments surrounding the proposed "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" name have merit, though one said San Francisco's position is stronger. https://t.co/uuq0pm0LKy
SAN FRANCISCO (Bay Oakland) INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 🙈 @IFlyOAKland "borrowing brand awareness" from @flySFO https://t.co/hbRsp9Insr
Oakland’s move to change its airport name to include the San Francisco Bay has irritated its bigger-city neighbors. https://t.co/sxDRrmV2Mi
Oakland officials voted to rename its airport to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport." Formerly Oakland International Airport, the new name is attempting to boost traffic by reminding visitors that it's located in the SF Bay Area (its code will stay OAK). https://t.co/d8Cgjn1wyS
What’s in a name? Oakland airport’s identity crisis has two cities in a tug of war https://t.co/DSfSQHitBB
An airport in Northern California is getting renamed. But it’s getting criticism from a more popular airport that claims it will cause traveler confusion. https://t.co/rx5K3GtTMX
Oakland renames airport to the outrage of San Francisco https://t.co/S1T6TIlMRw https://t.co/S1T6TIlMRw
The name change “will boost inbound travelers’ geographic awareness of the airport by highlighting the airport’s location on the San Francisco Bay. This name will make it clear that OAK is the closest major airport, for 4.1 million people …" https://t.co/8uwZVnQ4dZ
“In addition to the immense confusion and chaos the renaming would cause for travelers and consumers generally, this proposal also infringes on SFO’s trademark. … If Oakland moves forward with this proposal, San Francisco will pursue legal action..." https://t.co/8uwZVnQ4dZ
The new name, which references Oakland’s position in the east of the San Francisco Bay, violates the trademark of San Francisco International Airport, city officials said. https://t.co/8uwZVnQ4dZ
Oakland officials vote to rename airport despite San Francisco threatening to sue https://t.co/Uu0IWZchtn
Oakland airport is adding 'San Francisco' to its name. SF is appalled. https://t.co/OANeYaWPEa
The name Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is no more. Get ready to fly into … San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport! https://t.co/hu2IILJZ4n
Oakland officials have voted in favor of changing the name of the city's airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, despite San Francisco threatening a lawsuit over what it says is a trademark violation. https://t.co/gw0B1EOaUE
Oakland is borrowing San Francisco’s name for its airport, outraging officials in the city across the bay. They say their neighbor is intentionally trying to confuse fliers. https://t.co/T4BvxW0eQD
San Francisco says it will sue if Oakland goes ahead with changing the name of its airport from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. https://t.co/kVoc17hntK
San Francisco threatens to sue Oakland over airport name change https://t.co/uN8YrKvHyt
Oakland, California, is slapping the name of "San Francisco" on its airport in hopes of borrowing brand awareness from its richer and more famous neighbor https://t.co/Ojnv60aszf
Oakland officials have voted in favor of changing the name of the city’s airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, despite San Francisco threatening a lawsuit over what it says is a trademark violation. https://t.co/Zmzeyy58F2
Looks like OAK/SF airport rename drama is the only Battle of the Bay we're getting, now that Oakland has no major pro sports teams left. https://t.co/YrObDix2pC
Oakland Port commissioners voted unanimously Thursday night to move forward with changing the name of Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. https://t.co/QXdtmCXNN9
Oakland officials voted unanimously Thursday afternoon to approve a plan to rename Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. https://t.co/xc0SAP3Ckb
Oakland officials have voted in favor of changing the name of the city’s airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, despite San Francisco threatening a lawsuit. https://t.co/UWXSHK8ZzZ
Good bye, Oakland International Airport. Hello... San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. Yes, really. https://t.co/1TN2azGYIN
Oakland officials vote to include ‘San Francisco’ in airport's name https://t.co/ziAdVggDcB
"This is absolutely a pro East Bay, pro Oakland Pride move..." -Danny Wan, Head of Port of Oakland Port, on the renaming of Oakland Airport. Yeah sure, I mean... why else would you need to add the words San Francisco Bay if you didn't have pride in Oakland. Stop lying Danny. https://t.co/dEqujdEcBc
The city equivalent of domain name spoofing: Oakland to trick SF tourists and travelers into accidentally going to the Oakland airport instead of SF by renaming their airport to SF! 😂🤣😂 https://t.co/orytCX9Qa8
Oakland officials have decided to press ahead with renaming the city’s airport “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport,” despite San Francisco’s threats to sue. https://t.co/KtF7IkzPrq
Oakland International Airport hopes a name change will boost the number of nonstop routes flown from the airport, but drew more opposition Thursday. https://t.co/9RC7TWZ4AK
LIVE VIDEO: Oakland port officials vote to change the name of the city’s airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. @ThomNBCBayArea is live at 5:02 with the details. https://t.co/H4LKoc5Mta https://t.co/oXEuXfaS6h
Officials with the Port of Oakland have voted in favor of changing the name of the city's airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, despite a threatened lawsuit by San Francisco over what it calls a trademark violation. https://t.co/ao4A8PW1RB
Why Oakland Airport’s Rebrand Is Ruffling Feathers In San Francisco https://t.co/AR0rDTvWbJ
“A name change may not seem like a big deal but if the proposal goes through, it will only cause confusion and make the air travel experience more stressful,” writes SFO Director Ivar C. Satero about plans to rename the Oakland International Airport. https://t.co/JiAQIp38kC
OPINION: "This proposed name change is about standing up for Oakland and the East Bay and taking the necessary steps to create awareness, choice and jobs that will benefit the entire region," writes Danny Wan, executive director of the Port of Oakland. https://t.co/RIWEGYP7um
OPINION: “Critics complain that a name change of Oakland International Airport will be confusing for travelers. But it clarifies to the world that OAK is located on the San Francisco Bay and is a convenient option for people flying here,” writes Danny Wan. https://t.co/zofrFstfkW
OPINION: "The Port of Oakland is right to want to boost passenger traffic. But a confusing name change is not the way to do it," writes Ivar C. Satero, the director of the San Francisco International Airport. https://t.co/VOfpskU9m3
Oakland International Airport is thinking about adding "San Francisco" to its name. https://t.co/pYJFTQXKhh
This is silly. Oakland wants to rename its airport “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport” This will create confusion. https://t.co/10tEgBE4hv
Oakland officials approved a plan Thursday to rename Oakland International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, likely inviting a lawsuit from San Francisco International Airport as the two Bay Area airports battle over their brands. https://t.co/hUfMfbJdzA
OPINION: "Some say the name change will confuse travelers. But the proposed name actually does the opposite: It clarifies that OAK is on the San Francisco Bay," writes Danny Wan, executive director of the Port of Oakland. https://t.co/o4TRzRQ8K6
OPINION: "Changing Oakland airport's name will confuse and make travel even more stressful," writes Ivar C. Satero, the director of the San Francisco International Airport. https://t.co/QMF7ynzGWI