-- Weekly Flights to the Beautiful Azores Islands --
Oakland International Airport (OAK) today announced that Azores Express/SATA International will resume summer season service between Oakland and the beautiful Azores islands, in Portugal. The weekly flight will depart from and arrive at OAK every Tuesday from June 8 through Sept. 28, 2010.
The nine islands of the Azores are located in the Atlantic Ocean, covering nearly 400 miles, and are the closest point in Europe to the United States. The Azores are a paradise for hikers, walkers and cyclists. Flights operate from Terceira Airport (TER), Azores, Portugal.
“Oakland International Airport and Azores Express/SATA International have enjoyed a long and successful partnership, and we’re pleased to host the airline and its customers once again this summer,” said Deborah Ale Flint, Director of Aviation for the Port of Oakland, owner and operator of OAK. “Bay Area and European passengers will experience smooth travels at Oakland, which is known for easy access and excellent customer service,” she continued.
Passenger check-in is at OAK’s Terminal 1 at the international ticket counters. The flight schedule is as follows:
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OAK to TER
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TER to OAK
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Depart
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Arrive
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Depart
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Arrive
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4:25 p.m.
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10:25 a.m.*
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9:15 a.m.
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2:40 p.m.
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One-stop flight via Hamilton International Airport, Ontario, Canada.
Flights operate every Tuesday from June 8 through Sept. 28, 2010.
*Next day. All flight times are local.
Azores Express flights are operated by SATA International and are on sale now. Visit sata.pt for more information.
About Azores Express/SATA International
Azores Express has been operating charter flights between the U.S. and the Azores since 1985. SATA International has been operating on this route since January 2000, using modern Airbus 310 which typically seat 222 passengers. Visit sata.pt.
About the Port of Oakland/Oakland International Airport
The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport and 20 miles of waterfront. The Oakland seaport is the fifth busiest container port in the U.S.; Oakland International Airport is the second largest San Francisco Bay Area airport and fourth largest airport in California, offering over 140 daily flights; and the Port’s real estate includes commercial developments such as Jack London Square and hundreds of acres of public parks and conservation areas. Visit portofoakland.com and oaklandairport.com.
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