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Jul 11 2011, 12:00 AM

TRAFFIC ADVISORY --LADWP ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY POWER SHUTDOWN IN CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California -- July 11, 2011) The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has notified Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) that it will temporarily shut down power to part of the Central Terminal Area at LAX, on Tuesday, July 12 from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. for critical adjustments to electrical power transformers.

Jun 30 2011, 12:00 AM

FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY PASSENGER TRAVEL EXPECTED TO INCREASE AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – June 30, 2011) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) expects to serve approximately 900,000 travelers over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Friday, July 1 through Monday, July 4, an increase of 7.6 percent over the holiday period last year.

Jun 30 2011, 12:00 AM

SUMMER DANCE PERFORMANCE AT LAX FLYAWAY® BUS TERMINAL IN VAN NUYS

(Los Angeles, California – June 27, 2011) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) will present an evening of site-specific dance, light projection and music on Saturday, July 2, 2011, featuring an original dance performance titled Flyway Home, directed and choreographed by Sarah Elgart. This summer performance is free to the public and will begin at 8:15 p.m. and repeated at 9:45 p.m. at the LAX FlyAway® bus terminal, 7610 Woodley Avenue in Van Nuys.

Jun 22 2011, 12:00 AM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PASSENGERS DURING I-405 FREEWAY CLOSURE POSTED ON LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WEBSITE

(Los Angeles, California – June 22, 2011) Information and advice to passengers arriving at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) during the July 16-17 complete closure of the I-405 San Diego Freeway are now available on the airport’s Internet webpage More tips to help departing passengers catch their flights on time also have been added, as well as general information on LAX’s operational preparations for the freeway closure.

Jun 06 2011, 12:00 AM

BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS APPROVES ADDITIONAL FOOD-BEVERAGE CONCESSIONS CONTRACT AT LAX

(Los Angeles, California – June 6, 2011) The Board of Airport Commissioners today approved a 10-year contract to DNCTHS/M/D Food Group for new food-and-beverage concessions in Terminal 5 at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX). All of the new concession concepts are based in the City of Los Angeles or Southern California and will be developed around L.A.’s popular tourist attraction, The Farmers Market. Local favorites will be featured, including:

May 31 2011, 12:00 AM

MAY ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE

(L os Angeles, California – May 31, 2011) The May issue of LAX Connection

E-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.org/connectionLAX.aspx . The newsletter provides information to the public and the travel-tourism industry about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) passenger services and new air service.

May 28 2011, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE SERGEANT RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN INTERNATIONAL AVIATION SECURITY

(Los Angeles, California -- May 28, 2011) Los Angeles Airport Police Sergeant Anthony Boisselle was recognized as "Outstanding Individual in Aviation Security – Front Line Staff" at the 2011 AVSEC Conference in Hong Kong this week. The award recognizes extraordinary individuals for significant contribution to the field of aviation security in ways that facilitate innovative protective strategies

May 27 2011, 12:00 AM

SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE AT LAX THEME BUILDING OBSERVATION DECK TO CELEBRATE LAX 50TH ANNIVERSARY ON SUNDAY, JUNE 19

(Los Angeles, California – May 27, 2011) A “Sunday Morning Coffee” for plane spotters, aviation enthusiasts and the general public is scheduled Sunday, June 19, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the Observation Deck atop the iconic Theme Building at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This is timed to coincide with the 50^th anniversary of LAX’s iconic Theme Building and Jet-Age Airport. A specially-made commemorative coin

May 27 2011, 12:00 AM

COUNTDOWN TO THE CLOSURE OF THE I-405 FREEWAY

Los Angeles, Calif. – Plan Ahead, Avoid The Area, Or Stay Home. That’s the message public safety officials are sending to the public in anticipation of a planned 10-mile, 53-hour closure of the I-405 freeway between the U.S. 101 and I-10 on the weekend of July 16-17, 2011 for planned demolition work on the Mulholland Bridge, part of a major I-405 improvement project.

May 26 2011, 12:00 AM

NEW NONSTOP LAX TO SHANGHAI AIR SERVICE RECOGNIZED AS “ROUTE OF THE WEEK” FOR ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE TO COMMUNITIES

(Los Angeles, California – May 25, 2011) Los AngelesWorldAirports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), and United Airlines have received the Enterprise Award for Route of the Week from Airline Network News and Analysis (www.anna.aero) for the airline’s new daily, nonstop service between Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) and Shanghai Pudong, which started May 20. The award from ANNA,

May 26 2011, 12:00 AM

MORE THAN 810,000 TRAVELERS EXPECTED TO PASS THROUGH LAX OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

(Los Angeles, California – May 26, 2011) Air travelers passing through Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) over the Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer travel season can expect busy passenger terminals and mostly full flights due to an increase in travel demand.

May 25 2011, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS RIDESHARE PROGRAM WINS 15TH PRESTIGIOUS DIAMOND AWARD IN 13 YEARS

(Los Angeles, California – May 25, 2011) A coalition of leading Southern California organizations has notified Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) that it has won its 15^th prestigious Rideshare Diamond Award in 13 years for having one of the best employee transportation programs in Southern California.