Jun 03 2019, 09:13 AM
June Modernization Highlights
(Los Angeles, CA) Each month, Los Angeles World Airports shares updates on current and upcoming construction projects at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). As the airport is in the midst of a multibillion-dollar modernization program, new projects are starting with regular frequency. This newsletter contains information about the status of projects within the terminals at LAX, as well as construction impacts to the airport roadways and the surrounding communities.
May 28 2019, 10:00 AM
Leo's Xpress Food Truck Brings Authentic Mexican Street Food to Terminal 4 at LAX
(Los Angeles, CA) Are you ready to taste some of the best Mexican food that Los Angeles has to offer? Now that Leo's Xpress Food Truck is open for business in Terminal 4 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you can do so right after you touch down in LA. The truck is the newest local food concept by global restaurateur HMSHost and its Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise partner, Havana House.
May 23 2019, 04:23 PM
Los Angeles World Airports and Los Angeles Unified Partner to Put Students and Adults to Work at LAX
(Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the Los Angeles Unified School District have announced a new initiative to prepare students from schools across Los Angeles Unified for jobs in the aviation industry. This conversation between LAWA, Los Angeles Unified and the Mayor's office began last summer in an effort to prepare students for college and career.
May 23 2019, 02:57 PM
LAX Forecasts Nearly 1.4 Million Guests for the Memorial Day Holiday, Unveils Real-Time Travel Info Via @FlyLAXstats
(Los Angeles, CA) Memorial Day represents the unofficial kick-off to the busy summer travel season, and this year Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is providing more information than ever to help passengers plan ahead for a smooth travel experience.
May 17 2019, 12:00 PM
SUCCESS! PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REMOVED FROM LAX CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA
(Los Angeles, CA) Following two nights of painstakingly precise work, construction crews have successfully removed the pedestrian bridge between Terminal 6 and Parking Structure 6 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), marking a major milestone in the construction of an Automated People Mover, slated to open in 2023. The work was completed in a way that minimized the impact on airport guests, with complete closures of the roadway taking place after 2 a.m., during the time period with the fewest vehicles.
May 15 2019, 05:19 PM
LAWA and Edge4Vets Connect Veterans with Hiring Managers to Leverage Military Experience in Civilian Job Market
(Los Angeles, CA) Today, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Edge4Vets continued their partnership to connect military servicemen and women with jobs at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Going beyond the expectations of a conventional job fair, Edge4Vets brings veterans and hiring professionals together for a substantive discussion that highlights how veterans can discuss their military service with companies that are looking for skilled and motivated applicants. Seminar attendees connected with 20 representatives from 12 airport employers. In total, 26 people participated in today's program by attending the in-person training session or completing coursework online.
May 09 2019, 09:15 AM
Guests Can Now Pre-Order Food for Pick-Up at Select LAX Restaurants as Part of a Newly Enhanced Digital Marketplace
(Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) guests can now save time and enjoy a more efficient experience thanks to a number of new digital services and the enhancement of the flyLAX.com website. This includes the ability to pre-order food and shop online by viewing products and menus for numerous restaurants and retail stores at LAX. Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) created the upgraded experience in partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports.
May 08 2019, 05:35 PM
LAWA Launches New App to Help Blind and Low Vision Guests Navigate LAX with a Smartphone and Virtual Guide
(Los Angeles, CA) Today, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) demonstrated a cutting-edge, app-based technology that allows blind and low vision guests to navigate Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with the help of a live, internet-connected remote assistant. All that is needed to access the free service, which is now available at LAX, is a smartphone with a camera.
May 08 2019, 02:50 PM
LAX Begins Central Terminal Area Transformation with Removal of Terminal 6 Pedestrian Bridge
(Los Angeles, CA) The removal of a pedestrian bridge connecting Terminal 6 to Parking Structure 6 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this month marks the beginning of significant construction within the central terminal area traffic loop and kicks off a new phase of Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) multibillion-dollar transformation of the airport.
May 03 2019, 10:30 AM
LAX, Otis College of Art and Design, Woodbury University Debut New Student Art for "100percentLA" Selfie Campaign
(Los Angeles, CA) With summer just around the corner, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is excited to celebrate the season with the perfect mix of art and selfies. In partnership with Otis College of Art and Design and Woodbury University, LAWA has debuted original art and design work created by students from each school for the annual summer selfie campaign, "100percentLA," at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Apr 29 2019, 01:07 PM
LAWA COMPLETES RECLAIMED WATERLINE RELOCATION
(Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today announced the completion of the reclaimed waterline relocation project, an activity needed to facilitate the future construction of several components of the Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP).
Apr 11 2019, 01:11 PM
LAWA AND LINXS LOOK BACK AT YEAR OF PROGRESS FOR AUTOMATED PEOPLE MOVER TRAIN
(Los Angeles, CA) Today marks one year since the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved the $4.9 billion Public-Private Partnership (P3) contract with LAX Integrated Express Solutions (LINXS) to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Automated People Mover (APM) system for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). Once completed in 2023, this monumental project will transform how travelers access Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).