Oakland Airport May Add ‘San Francisco’ to Its Name. Guess Who’s Opposed

San Francisco’s city attorney threatened to sue. Its airport officials warn travelers would be confused.

Masked travelers wait to board a Southwest Airlines flight at Oakland International Airport on April 9, 2020. Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

Oakland airport officials are receiving pushback after announcing last month possibly adding San Francisco to the name of the Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.

The issue has created a back and forth spat between Oakland airport officials and those with San Francisco International Airport.