Oct 19 2001, 12:00 AM
LAX TO RE-OPEN CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA ROADWAYS AND PARKING STRUCTURES TO PRIVATE VEHICLES
(Los Angeles, California -- October 19, 2001) Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn and Los Angeles World Airports officials today announced plans to re-open at 5:00 am on Saturday, October 20, Los Angeles International Airport's (LAX's) Central Terminal Area roadways and parking structures to private vehicles under new security measures.
Oct 09 2001, 12:00 AM
BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS DELEGATES RE-OPENING OF LAX CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA ROADWAYS, PARKING STRUCTURES TO AIRPORTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(Los Angeles, California -- October 9, 2001) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners voted today to invoke the Federal Aviation Administration waiver that allows parking within 300 feet of the passenger terminals at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Oct 08 2001, 12:00 AM
MAYOR JIM HAHN CALLS FOR LAX MASTER PLAN ALTERNATIVE BASED ON SAFETY AND SECURITY
(Los Angeles, California -- October 8, 2001) Mayor Jim Hahn today requested the Board of Airport Commissioners develop an alternative to the LAX Master Plan focused on safety and security at the airport.
In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the alternative would consider the impact on the airport, prior public comments, and the testimony and written comments presented during the remaining six public hearings to be held in the coming weeks.
Oct 03 2001, 12:00 AM
NEW BUSINESS AND EMPLOYEE SERVICE TEAM PROVIDES AIRPORT EMPLOYERS INFORMATION TO ASSIST DISPLACED EMPLOYEES
(Los Angeles, California - October 3, 2001) Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn and officials of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today launched a newly established Business and Employee Service Team (BEST) to assist air carriers and other tenants at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in addressing an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 employee layoffs that have already begun due to the significant economic repercussions of the terrorist attacks of September 11 that closed the nation's airports.
Sep 27 2001, 12:00 AM
MAJOR INTERSECTION AT ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CLOSED TEMPORARILY FOR CONSTRUCTION
Ontario, California --- (September 27, 2001) The intersection of Vineyard Avenue and Airport Drive at Ontario International Airport (ONT) is temporarily closed as construction continues on the westerly portion of Airport Drive, which is currently being widened from two lanes to six lanes. The intersection is scheduled to reopen in early October when the reconfiguration of underground electrical, gas, water, and telephone lines are completed.
Sep 27 2001, 12:00 AM
SIX MORE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON LAX MASTER PLAN TO BE HELD BEGINNING OCTOBER 30
(Los Angeles, California -- September 25, 2001) At the request of Los Angeles Mayor James K. Hahn, the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan comment period has been extended to November 9, 2001, and six additional public hearings have been planned around the region, beginning Tuesday, October 30, with a hearing in Monterey Park.
Sep 25 2001, 12:00 AM
BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS ENDORSE CURRENT SECURITY MEASURES AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; WILL REVIEW ISSUE OCTOBER 2
Los Angeles, California -- September 25, 2001) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners voted unanimously (6-0) to endorse as "prudent and necessary" all the security measures being taken at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at this time.
Sep 25 2001, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS ESTABLISHES TASK FORCE WITH AIRLINES, OTHER TENANTS TO MINIMIZE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF AVIATION INDUSTRY REDUCTIONS
(Los Angeles, California -- September 25, 2001) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials announced today the creation of an Economic Impact Assessment Task Force to work with the air carriers and other tenants at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) "to develop ideas and initiatives that will mitigate the economic impacts of the September 11 tragedies on airport-wide employees and to minimize to the greatest extent possible the impact on men and women whose livelihoods depend on a prosperous airport."
Sep 23 2001, 12:00 AM
BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS MEETING MOVED TO PROUD BIRD RESTAURANT
(Los Angeles, California -- September 23, 2001) Due to current security measures restricting private vehicles in the Central Terminal Area at Los Angeles International Airport, the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners.
Sep 20 2001, 12:00 AM
LAX UPDATE ON OPERATIONAL STATUS; ADVICE FOR TRAVELERS USING LAX
(Los Angeles, California -- September 20, 2001) Airlines at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are currently operating nearly 85 percent of the average 2,100 daily flights in effect prior to the terrorist attacks that shut down the nation's airports. This is expected to be the level of operations at LAX for the near future, as many airlines have already indicated they plan to reduce their flight schedules by 15 to 20 percent.
Sep 18 2001, 12:00 AM
SECURITY OFFICIALS AT LAX CONFISCATE 5,000 BANNED ITEMS DAILY SINCE AIRLINE SERVICE RESUMED
(Los Angeles, California – September 18, 2001) More than 5,000 Items a day are being confiscated by intensive passenger screening techniques at passenger security checkpoints in terminals at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Sep 17 2001, 12:00 AM
LAX OPENS NEW FACILITY FOR PASSENGERS BEING DROPPED OFF AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California -- September 17, 2001) Effective Tuesday, September 18, at 5:00 am, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will open a special stop for passengers being dropped off for departing flights ONLY at the airport. The new drop-off stop will be located at 9011 Airport Boulevard north of the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Arbor Vitae/Westchester Parkway
