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Jan 30 2004, 12:00 AM

LAX REPORTS 2003 YEAR-END PASSENGER, CARGO VOLUMES; TRAVELER VOLUMES DECLINE, AIR CARGO UP 2.23 PERCENT

(Los Angeles, California -- January 30, 2004) Los Angeles InternationalAirport (LAX) today released year-end statistics showing the airport served 54,956,030 passengers in 2003, down 2.25 percent from the previous year.

Domestic passenger traffic dropped 2.53 percent from 41,378,140 in 2002 to 40,332,127 last year.

Jan 14 2004, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS REPORTS 36.2 PERCENT INCREASE IN OPERATING INCOME FINANCIAL GROWTH ATTAINED DESPITE SARS, IRAQI WAR IMPACT, LOWER PASSENGER VOLUME AND INCREASED SECURITY COSTS

(Los Angeles, California – January 14, 2004) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials today reported net operating income of $18.9 million for fiscal year 2003, a 36.2 percent increase over the previous year. Contributing to the increase was a 5.8 percent growth in operating revenue, which ended the fiscal year at $499.3 million from $471.9 million the prior year.

Jan 09 2004, 12:00 AM

-- MEDIA STATEMENT -- LAX RETAINS ADDITIONAL SECURITY MEASURES IMPLEMENTED DEC. 21

(Los Angeles, California -- January 9, 2004) As is apparent to passengers, visitors and workers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the airport is leaving in place additional security measures that were implemented Dec. 21, 2003, until further notice.

Jan 08 2004, 12:00 AM

RESPONSE OF LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS TO THE REPORT ON THE REVIEW OF CONTRACTING PRACTICES PREPARED BY SJOBERG EVASHENK CONSULTING, LLC ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CONTROLLER

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Dec 29 2003, 12:00 AM

AIRPORT POLICE STRONGLY REMIND TRAVELERS TO ABIDE BY THE NO PASSENGER PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF AT TERMINAL CURBSIDE BUSES, TAXIS, SHUTTLE VANS, METRO GREEN LINE SUGGESTED AS ALTERNATIVES

(Los Angeles, California – December 29, 2003) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Police are reminding travelers that passenger drop-offs and pick-ups at terminal curbside, traffic islands and parking structure entrances are prohibited. As a security precaution, private vehicles are instructed to park in the airport’s Central Terminal Area (CTA) parking structures through Sunday, January 4, 2004.

Dec 26 2003, 12:00 AM

TRAVELERS URGED TO AVOID BRINGING PRIVATE VEHICLES TO LAX CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA FOR REMAINDER OF CURRENT HOLIDAY TRAVEL PERIOD BUSES, TAXIS, SHUTTLE VANS, METRO GREEN LINE SUGGESTED AS ALTERNATIVES

(Los Angeles, California – December 26, 2003) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials are urging travelers to avoid bringing private vehicles to the Central Terminal Area (CTA) for the remainder of the holiday period unless they plan to park in the airport's CTA parking structures.

Dec 23 2003, 12:00 AM

LAX ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF REVISED TRAFFIC PLAN FOR CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA FOR REMAINDER OF CURRENT HOLIDAY TRAVEL PERIOD

(Los Angeles, California – December 23, 2003) Los Angeles World Airports today announced that all curbside drop-off and pick-up of passengers in the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Central Terminal Area (CTA) will be suspended through the remainder of the current holiday period. All private vehicles entering the CTA roadways will be required to park in the parking structures.

Dec 21 2003, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS RESPONDS TO THE U.S. HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT’S UPGRADING OF THE NATIONAL THREAT CONDITION LEVEL TO ORANGE

(Los Angeles, California – December 21, 2003) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) announced it has heightened alertness and increased security at its airports in response to the U.S. Homeland Security Department’s raising the national treat level to high (“Orange”). Airport Police are working with the Transportation Security Administration, local law enforcement officials and air carriers to

Dec 19 2003, 12:00 AM

LAX EXPECTS 2.6 MILLION PASSENGERS TO USE LAX DURING HOLIDAYS AIRPORT OFFICIALS OFFER HELPFUL TIPS TO TRAVELERS

(Los Angeles, California - December 19, 2003) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials are estimating 2.6 million holiday travelers will pass through the airport between Friday, Dec. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 4. The daily average of this year’s passenger traffic is expected to be the same as last year's. However it remains nine percent lower than the record holiday travel recorded in late Dec. 2000 and early Jan. 2001.

Dec 18 2003, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS NAMES LOUIS CHARLES HOOK AS CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

(Los Angeles, California – December 18, 2003) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has named Louis Charles Hook as its new Chief Information Officer.Hook will be responsible for LAWA’s Information Technology Division overseeing information systems and telecommunication functions, in addition to establishing internal policies and formulating a

Dec 16 2003, 12:00 AM

MEDIA ADVISORY HISTORICAL FLY-IN TO MARK 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WRIGHT BROTHERS &RSQUO; FIRST FLIGHT; FESTIVAL RECOGNIZES CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) will mark 100 years of aviation progress since the Wright Brothers' first controlled, powered flight on Dec. 17, 1903, and Los Angeles International Airport's (LAX's) 75th anniversary with the following commemorative events:

Dec 15 2003, 12:00 AM

CONTROLLERS AUDIT SHOWS AIRPORT AUTHORITY'S ACTIVITIES IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH CITY RULES AND REGULATIONS REPORT OFFERS VALUABLE GUIDANCE FOR CHANGES AT CITY-OWNED AIRPORTS

(Los Angeles, California -- December 15, 2003) Demonstrating a commitment to continually improving airport operations, today Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Interim Executive Director Kim Day thanked City Controller Laura Chick for her required audit of the department.