Oakland Approves Renaming Airport to Attract More Flights, San Francisco Vows Legal Challenge

Oakland officials approved changing the airport's name to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to attract more flights. The 3-letter code will stay OAK.

San Francisco officials are pushing back, saying it will confuse travelers and infringe on SFO's trademark. The city plans to sue to block the name change.

Oakland says the name change is to boost business, not confuse travelers or copy SFO. Surveys showed over half of Oakland residents support the change.

Oakland believes the name will increase awareness of the airport's location and bring more flights.

The name change still needs final approval. The cost is expected to be $150,000. San Francisco's mayor and city attorney criticized the decision.