Despite legal threat, Oakland votes to add 'San Francisco Bay' to airport's name

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The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted Thursday to change the name of the airport to 'San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport' in an attempt to bring more recognition to the airport.

Evidently, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim aren't the only organization with big-city envy. The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners voted Thursday to change the name of the airport to 'San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport' in an attempt to bring more recognition to the airport.

' Before the new name can lure more tourists to the modest, two-terminal airport on the east side of the bay, however, the board will have to fend off a legal challenge from the city on the west side. San Francisco filed a lawsuit against Oakland in the U.S. District Court on April 18, alleging that the new name would infringe on the trademark it holds for the San Francisco International Airport's name.

 

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