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Mar 24 2011, 12:00 AM

FROMMER’S NAMES THREE LAX FACILITIES AMONG TOP 10 RESTAURANTS, AIRLINE-AIRPORT LOUNGES AT U.S. AIRPORTS

(Los Angeles, California – March 24, 2011) Frommer’s Travel Guides recently announced three facilities at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in its Top 10 picks among all U.S. airports. The Encounter in the landmark Theme Building was listed among Frommer’s Top 10 airport restaurants, and the oneworld alliance airline lounge and the reLAX Lounge among its Top 10 airline-airport lounges.

Mar 21 2011, 12:00 AM

LAX GATEWAY PYLONS TO GO DARK IN SUPPORT OF INTERNATIONAL EARTH HOUR, SATURDAY, MARCH 26

(Los Angeles, California – March 21, 2011) - The 100-foot-tall LAX Gateway pylons that illuminate the entrance to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), will light solid green one hour before Earth Hour on Saturday, March 26. Then, during Earth Hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., the pylons will be turned off as part of a coordinated worldwide effort to raise public awareness of climate change and the need for energy conservation.

Mar 17 2011, 12:00 AM

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

(Los Angeles, California – March 17, 2011) Los Angeles World Airports, Tepe Akfen TAV Airports, and Turkish 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 nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Istanbul (IST). Los Angeles World Airports and Tepe Akfen TAV Airports operate LAX and IST, respectively

Mar 17 2011, 12:00 AM

CREWS OF CALIFORNIA RAISES $30,000 AT LAX AIRPORT TO HELP UNITED WAY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES FIGHT POVERTY

Crews of California, a retailer and food-and- beverage provider at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), donated $30,000 to United Way of Greater Los Angeles’ Creating Pathways Out of Poverty fund. The company presented United Way with a check today at its Terminal 1 retail location. Los Angeles City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl and executives from United Way and the airport attended the presentation.

Mar 12 2011, 12:00 AM

FINAL UPDATE ON 3/12/2011 AT 5:00 A.M. PST: FLIGHT STATUS ON FLIGHTS TO AND FROM TOKYO

Most flights between LAX and Tokyo/Narita or Tokyo/Haneda airports are resuming today. Airport officials anticipate remaining airlines will return to normal operations on Sunday. Passengers to Japan are advised to check with their airlines (websites or reservations phone) on the status of their flights. This is the FINAL update. Following is today's flight schedule:

Mar 11 2011, 12:00 AM

UPDATED 3/11/11 AT 7 PM PST: LAX FLIGHT STATUS DUE TO JAPAN EARTHQUAKE

Two airlines at LAX report they plan to resume operations to and from Tokyo tomorrow, Saturday, March 12. Information about other flights is not expected until later tonight. Currently, there are no reports of stranded passengers in the terminals.

Mar 09 2011, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORT RECOGNIZES LAX’S “N.I.C.E” WINNERS OF THE YEAR

(Los Angeles, California – March 9, 2011) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is giving travelers what they tell researchers they want most – someone who is N.I.C.E. (Neutralize Irritations Customers Experience.) on March 9 at Daniels Bistro + Bar on the Lower/Arrivals Level of Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), LAWA will recognize the airport’s 14 N.I.C.E. winners from 2010, all of whom distinguished themselves by showing travelers they know how to care at a very high level.

Mar 08 2011, 12:00 AM

TURKISH AIRLINES OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES FOURTH U.S. GATEWAY WITH NONSTOP FLIGHTS FROM LOS ANGELES TO ISTANBUL

(Los Angeles, California – March 3, 2011) – Today Turkish Airlines launched the first nonstop flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Atatürk Airport in Istanbul. The flights are scheduled to depart four times per week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) aboard the brand-new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

Mar 01 2011, 12:00 AM

LAWA RECEIVES TEN RESPONSES TO EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR MANAGEMENT OF LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials announced today they received 10 inquiries to a recent solicitation for Expressions of Interest for the possible management of LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT). The responses represent both domestic and international firms, indicating a strong interest in the future of the airport.

Feb 28 2011, 12:00 AM

FEBRUARY ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE

(L os Angeles, California – February 28, 2011) The February 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.

Feb 27 2011, 12:00 AM

WINTER ISSUE OF LAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS E- NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE

(Los Angeles, California – February 17, 2011) The Winter issue of the Re:LAX Capital Improvements e-newsletter is now available online at: http://www.lawa.org/laxdev/Newsletter.aspx

The newsletter describes the latest developments and current status of the multi-billion-dollar capital improvements program at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX). The current issue

Feb 11 2011, 12:00 AM

CRIME DROPS 5.5 PERCENT AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

he number of crimes reported at Los Angles International Airport dropped 5.5 percent and major crime continues to be almost non-existent, according to 2010 statistics released today by Los Angeles Airport Police. Total number of crimes dropped to 2,308 reports in 2010 from 2,444 reports in 2009. Major crime dropped 4.9 percent from 809 incidents last year from 851 incidents in 2009.