Jun 18 2009, 12:00 AM
LAX ANNOUNCES POSSIBLE TRAFFIC CONGESTION DUE TO LABOR DEMONSTRATION
Motorists entering and exiting Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) are asked to allow extra time due to a labor demonstration that will take place in the Central Terminal Area from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Officials do not anticipate the worker demonstrations will have material impact on passenger arrivals or departures. However, it is recommended that passengers arrive 2 hours prior to departing domestic flights and 3 hours prior to international departures. Motorist picking up passengers are also asked to allow for extra time and to expect groups of demonstrators crossing streets in and around the Central Terminal Area.
Jun 16 2009, 12:00 AM
MARKING TIME: ARTISTS PRESERVE AND CONSERVE IN LAX EXHIBIT
(Los Angeles, California – June 9, 2009) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, announces a five-artist group exhibit of Los Angeles-based artists on display at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX). The exhibit, entitled “Preservation/Conservation,” examines how our society is faced with diminishing natural resources, yet has an insatiable desire for material goods. The artists included in the exhibit illustrate different ways to understand this conundrum through various strategies of preservation and conservation in their work. Nancy Macko, Professor of Art and Chair of the Gender and Women’s Studies Department at ScrippsCollege, served as the guest curator.
Jun 16 2009, 12:00 AM
ARTISTS EXPLORE THE INTRICATE IN LAX EXHIBIT
(Los Angeles, California – June 16, 2009) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs,announces a nine-artist group exhibit of Los Angeles-based artists on display at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The exhibit, entitled “of Intricacy,” features artwork that is meticulously developed through accumulation, layering, and additive processes. Independent curator, artist, and writer John O’Brien served as the guest curator.
Jun 12 2009, 12:00 AM
- - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - - PARTIAL CLOSURE OF CURBSIDE INNER LANE AT TOM BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL SCHEDULED AT LAX
(Los Angeles, California – June 11, 2009) Los Angeles International Airport(LAX) officials advise motorists and passengers that portions of the sidewalk on the Lower Arrivals Level in front of the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) will be closed due to construction June 12 to September 30, 2009. This will result in the closure of the vehicle lane closest to the sidewalk to facilitate pedestrians as they make their way between TBIT and Terminals 3 and 4.
Jun 11 2009, 12:00 AM
FAA INSTALLS RUNWAY SAFETY WARNING SYSTEM AT LAX
Technology that alerts pilots to potential runway safety hazards is now operating at Los AngelesInternationalAirport thanks to a partnership between the Federal Aviation Administration and the City of Los Angeles.
Jun 10 2009, 12:00 AM
LAX FLYAWAY BUS FARES FROM VAN NUYS AND UNION STATION TO INCREASE EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2009
The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved a fare increase for the LAX FlyAway bus service originating from Van Nuys and Union Station. The new $7 one-way fare for these two non-stop routes to Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) will start August 1, 2009. The fare for a third route, Westwood to LAX, will remain unchanged at $5, since it is still an emerging market.
May 27 2009, 12:00 AM
LAWA’S BUSINESS & JOB RESOURCES CENTER LAUNCHES NEW OUTREACH INITIATIVE AND WEB SITE TO FACILITATE AIRPORT-RELATED ECONOMIC GROWTH
(Los Angeles, California – May 27, 2009) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today announced its Business & JobResourcesCenter’s (BJRC) new outreach initiative and web site, both are expected to significantly strengthen BJRC’s role as a critically important link between LAWA and the community. The new web site is www.lawa.org/bjrc.
May 22 2009, 12:00 AM
LATE NIGHT CLOSURES FOR MAINTENANCE OF NORTH RUNWAYS MAY 23-24
Please be advised that due to electrical maintenance work being performed this weekend on LAX's north runway complex (Runways 24R/6L and 24L/6R), Over-Ocean Operations will be suspended from Midnight to 6:30 AM on Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th as these runways will be closed.
May 21 2009, 12:00 AM
FEWER TRAVELERS EXPECTED AT LAX FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
(Los Angeles, California – May 21, 2009) Los Angeles World Airports officials expect 730,000 passengers to pass through Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) during the Memorial Day travel period May 22-25, a decline of 10 percent compared to 2008.
May 21 2009, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS RECEIVES 13TH CONSECUTIVE DIAMOND AWARD IN 11 YEARS FOR EMPLOYEE RIDESHARE PROGRAM
(Los Angeles, California – May 21, 2009) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) received its 13th consecutive Regional Rideshare Diamond Award this weekduring a luncheon ceremony at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
May 18 2009, 12:00 AM
MAY ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE
(Los Angeles, California – May 18, 2009) The May issue of the LAX ConnectionE-newsletter is now available online at http://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.
May 18 2009, 12:00 AM
TWO CONTRACTS AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING NEAR LAX
(Los Angeles, California – May 18, 2009) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded contracts to Karabuild Development, Inc. ofInglewood and Tron Construction, Inc. of Hawthorne for portions of the work being undertaken as part of Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX’s) Residential Soundproofing Program
