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Oakland Airport Wins Right To Use The “San Francisco Bay” Name — With A Very Specific Catch [Roundup]
Oakland Airport settled a trademark dispute with SFO and won the right to use the 'San Francisco Bay' name, but with strict conditions including that 'Oakland' must appear first with no hyphens or slashes, and Oakland cannot use SFO-related keywords or seek SFO-containing IATA codes. The roundup also covers Richmond Airport's pursuit of a Capital One lounge and various credit card transfer bonuses.
1 May 2026Source: View from the Wing
Why it matters
The Oakland-SFO naming settlement clarifies regional airport branding rights while potentially improving Oakland's marketability, and the Capital One lounge expansion at Richmond could enhance premium amenities at smaller airports. Credit card transfer bonuses directly impact frequent flyer program value for travelers.