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May 25 2000, 12:00 AM

HAMADA ORIENT EXPRESS AND LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS POSSESS INGREDIENTS FOR PROSPEROUS PARTNERSHIP

(Los Angeles – May 25, 2000) A unique blend of exotic Asian flavors is one way to describe the cuisine offered by Hamada Orient Express, located in the food court at the Tom Bradley International Terminal of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

May 15 2000, 12:00 AM

ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PICKS UP NEW DAILY NONSTOP SERVICE TO ST. LOUIS

Ontario, California --- (May 15, 2000) Trans World Airlines (TWA) will offer new daily nonstop service from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to St. Louis, Missouri starting June 1. TWA will now have a total of three flights per day at ONT.

May 11 2000, 12:00 AM

LAWA RECEIVES ITS FIRST HYBRID-ELECTRIC VEHICLE HONDA INSIGHT ADDS TO FLEET OF MORE THAN 235 ALTERNATIVE-FUEL VEHICLES

(Los Angeles, California – May 11, 2000) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) recently added to its fleet of more than 235 alternative-fuel vehicles (AFVs) by taking delivery of its first hybrid-electric vehicle, the Honda Insight, at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

May 11 2000, 12:00 AM

TRAVELERS AID OF LOS ANGELES VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Looking for an opportunity like no other? Become one of the elite by joining the LAX Travelers Aid of Los Angeles volunteer programs just in time for the summer travel season. Exciting opportunities include the Ambassador and Information Center programs. LAX Ambassador volunteers provide a "meet-and greet" service for travelers from all over the world. Information Center volunteers assist passengers at LAX with airport information, act as liaisons to professional social workers, accompany special needs travelers from one terminal to another and assist tourists with directions, transportation needs, accommodation information and sightseeing attractions. Call (310) 646-2270 today for a volunteer application and training dates.

May 01 2000, 12:00 AM

AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS SIGN PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT; POTENTIALLY COVERS ALL MAJOR CONSTRUCTION FOR NEXT 10 YEARS

(Los Angeles, California -- May 1, 2000) Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today unanimously approved a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) covering the modernization of the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and potentially future major public construction projects at Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) four airports during the next 10 years.

May 01 2000, 12:00 AM

ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PICKS UP ADDITIONAL DAILY SERVICE TO ATLANTA

Ontario, California --- (May 1, 2000) Delta Airlines offers an additional daily round-trip flight from Atlanta, Georgia to Ontario International Airport (ONT) starting May 1. Delta Airlines – ONT’s third largest carrier – now has a total of eight flights per day at ONT.

May 01 2000, 12:00 AM

--MEDIA ALERT-- ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ONT) WILL HOLD ITS FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) MANDATED EMERGENCY RESPONSE DISASTER DRILL

WHAT:

Ontario International Airport (ONT) will hold its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandated emergency response disaster drill. The full-scale disaster drill complies with the FAA's Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139, which requires FAA certificated airports to hold this exercise at least once every three years. ONT holds the full-scale exercise annually.

Apr 28 2000, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS APPOINTS CHERE LOTT NEW PROPERTY BUREAU CHIEF

(Los Angeles, California – April 28, 2000) Chere D. Lott has been appointed Property Bureau Chief of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). In her new position, Lott is responsible for developing and maintaining cargo and maintenance facilities, passenger terminals, and office and warehouse space; negotiating and issuing leases, licenses, easements, rights-of-way, and other contracts involving the use of airport property; advising senior management on real estate matters; and representing LAWA before various tenant groups, including airlines and other lease holders.

Apr 26 2000, 12:00 AM

FIRST PYLON FOR NEW LANDMARK SERIES OF COLUMNS TO BE INSTALLED PLACEMENT OF PART OF THE FIRST SYMBOLIC GATEWAY PYLON MARKS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA

WHAT: As part of the major, $112-million "LAX Gateway Enhancement Project," a 114-foot tall metal skeleton truss of the first gateway pylon will be hoisted into place on LAX property after midnight. This milestone sets the stage for construction of the additional pylons during the upcoming weeks. Constructed of translucent glass encircling a metal truss and towering at 100 feet tall and 12 feet in diameter, 15 pylons will form a ring at the intersection of Century and Sepulveda Boulevards. In addition, a series of smaller pylons ranging from 25 feet to 60 feet high and 6 feet in diameter will be constructed along the Century Boulevard median from Aviation to Sepulveda Boulevards. Once in place, this new landmark series of columns signifying the entrances into the airport will be lighted and provide Los Angeles with a portal for the future. The airport will be identified through 32-foot-high letters "L-A-X" to be located at the intersection of Century and Sepulveda Boulevards.

Apr 25 2000, 12:00 AM

LAX AND OTHER AIRPORTS MUST ACCOMMODATE GROWTH IF REGION’S PROSPERITY TO CONTINUE

(Los Angeles, California -- April 25, 2000) The promise of future growth and economic prosperity for the Greater Los Angeles region will be jeopardized if the region’s airports are unable to accommodate this growth, a new study of commercial air transportation in the five counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino and Riverside reports.

Apr 20 2000, 12:00 AM

MAKE YOUR NEXT TRIP TO LAX A GREEN ONE: LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS OFFERS TRAVELERS TIPS ON CLEAN-AIR GROUND TRANSPORTATION AT EARTHFAIRE 2000

LOS ANGELES (April 20, 2000) – Environmentally-minded travelers can learn about green ground transportation available to Los Angeles Angeles International Airport (LAX) at EarthFaire 2000, Los Angeles County’s Earth Day celebration on April 22 at Exposition Park.

Apr 18 2000, 12:00 AM

LAWA EMPLOYEES RECEIVE REGIONAL “RIDESHARE DIAMOND” AWARDS

(Los Angeles, California – April 18, 2000) Two key members of Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) Rideshare Bureau today received "Rideshare Diamond" awards from Southern California Rideshare for developing and implementing an extensive program to offer LAWA employees effective forms of alternative transportation.