(Ontario, Calif. – September 5, 2008) -- In the wake of airline scheduling cutbacks, Great Lakes Airlines is adding flights at LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT). Beginning Sept. 8, Great Lakes starts service to Visalia and Merced in California, and Prescott and Phoenix in Arizona. The airline will use Beechcraft 1900D aircraft.
MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA BROKERS COOLING-OFF PERIOD IN LAX WORKERS' STRIKE
Mayor contacts airlines, contractors and union to resume talks and
ensure travel at LAX remains safe and efficient this holiday weekend.
(Los Angeles, California – August 18, 2008) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a contract to AMD Construction Group, Inc., of Orange, CA, for a portion of the LAX Residential Soundproofing Program. The $906,400 contract covers sound insulation modifications on 59 dwelling units, consisting of 55 condominium units and four single-family dwellings located in Los Angeles City Council District 11.
(Los Angeles, California – August 12, 2008) The Summer issue of LAXpectations – Better Travel Ahead e-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.org/lax/laxexpect.cfm. The newsletter updates readers on new developments and the status of the multi-billion-dollar capital improvement program at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX). The current issue highlights:
DUBAI , U.A.E. - Emirates, one of the world's most successful and fastest-growing international airlines, is set to expand its network even further this year with the start of services to the West Coast of the U.S. On October 26, 2008, Emirates will open its third U.S. gateway with non-stop flights between Los Angeles and Dubai.
(ONTARIO, Calif. -- Aug. 4, 2008) -- LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) will participate in the city of Ontario National Night Out on Aug. 5. This is the 25th year for the national event. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., ONT representatives will distribute safety and crime prevention materials to passengers in the airports terminals.
E-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.org/lax/laxConnection.cfm. The newsletter provides information and news about Los Angeles International (LAX) passenger services and new air service to the public and the travel-tourism industry.