Oct 29 2010, 12:00 AM
ADVISORY -- LAX AND ONT STATEMENT ON AIR CARGO THREAT
Los Angeles World Airports security officials are in constant contact with federal and local law enforcement agencies as the situation develops regarding a possible threat to air cargo. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued the following statement on what passengers should expect at U.S. airports, which includes LAX and ONT (LA/Ontario International Airport):
Oct 29 2010, 12:00 AM
TRAFFIC ADVISORY—EASTBOUND I-105 ON-RAMP NEAR LAX TO CLOSE 6 HOURS ON OCTOBER 31
(Los Angeles, California -- October 29, 2010) According to the California Department of Transportation, the on-ramp to the eastbound I-105 from southbound Sepulveda Boulevard at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be closed for restriping. The closure will affect the two lanes leading to the on-ramp and to westbound Imperial Highway from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010.
Oct 27 2010, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REPORTS INCREASE IN PASSENGER TRAFFIC DURING THIRD QUARTER
(Los Angeles, California – October 27, 2010) Passenger traffic at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) during the third quarter increased 2.9 percent to 16,006,102 from 15,552,711 passengers during the same three-month period last year, according to statistics released today by airport officials.
Oct 25 2010, 12:00 AM
LAX GATEWAY TURNS 10!
Los Angeles (October 25, 2010) – Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX's) Gateway, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Los Angeles, officially turned 10 on Monday. Councilmembers Tom LaBonge and Bill Rosendahl joined airport officials to applaud the organizations charged with the gateway’s design and construction.
Oct 21 2010, 12:00 AM
OCTOBER ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
(Los Angeles, California – October 21, 2010) The October issue of LAX Connection E-newsletter is now available online athttp://www.lawa.org/connectionLAX.aspx . The newsletter provides information and news about Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) passenger services and new air service to the public and the travel-tourism industry.
Oct 20 2010, 12:00 AM
LAX AIRPORT GUIDES FOR PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES NOW AVAILABLE
(Los Angeles, California – October 20, 2010) Los Angeles InternationalAirport (LAX) has released an updated “A Guide for Individuals with Disabilities” and a new brochure, “Information for Travelers with Disabilities on Disaster Preparedness While at the Airport.”
Oct 20 2010, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL APPROVES LAX CONCESSIONS CONTRACTS; TRANSFORMATION OF AGING TERMINAL CONCESSIONS TO BEGIN IN JANUARY
(Los Angeles, California – October 20, 2010) The Los Angeles City Council today approved contracts for new concessions at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX). The 10-year contracts include four food-and-beverage packages and four retail packages for LAX Terminals 4, 5, 7 and 8. Almost all of the new concession concepts are based in the City of Los Angeles or Southern California.
Oct 19 2010, 12:00 AM
FLU SHOTS NOW OFFERED IN LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINALS
(Los Angeles, California – October 19, 2010) Los AngelesInternationalAirport(LAX) in partnership with FLU*Ease, Inc., is again offering flu shots to travelers as a public safety measure during this flu season.
Oct 19 2010, 12:00 AM
FALL ISSUE OF "LAX COMMUNITY UPDATES" E-NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE
(Los Angeles,California – October 19, 2010) The fall issue of the LAX Community UPdates newsletter is now available online athttp://www.lawa.org/welcome_lax.aspx?id=766. The newsletter provides information and news to surrounding airport communities about Los AngelesInternationalAirport(LAX) developments, its partnership with business organizations and service clubs, educational programs and community service efforts.
Oct 15 2010, 12:00 AM
LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HOSTS “PULL FOR OUR HEROES” PLANE PULL 2010
LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) and the Friends of Ontario Airport will host the 2nd annual Plane Pull fundraiser a “Pull for Our Heroes” benefitting the Ontario USO. The event will also benefit other non-profit organizations including the Friends of Ontario Airport, Travelers Aid of the Inland Empire, Baldy View ROP Foundation and ONT’s educational outreach programs.
Oct 15 2010, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EXPERIENCES SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN OVERSEAS AIR SERVICE SINCE 2007 NEW INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS SINCE 2007 GENERATE $10.7 BILLION ANNUALLY TO REGIONAL ECONOMY
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is experiencing strong growth in overseas air service with airlines adding over 150 international weekly flights during the last three years, according to officials at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the City department that owns and operates LAX and two other Southern Californiaairports.
Oct 14 2010, 12:00 AM
LANDMARK LAX THEME BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT RECOGNIZED FOR ARCHITECTURAL PRESERVATION
(Los Angeles, California – October 14, 2010) The $12.3-million renovation completed last June on the iconic ThemeBuilding at Los AngelesInternationalAirport(LAX) has received two prestigious awards from the California Preservation Foundation (CPF).
