Jun 15 2012, 12:00 AM
-- LAX TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR JUNE 15-17, 2012 --
(Los Angeles, California – June 15, 2012) Motorists driving to and from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this weekend are advised that a portion of Imperial Highway between Sepulveda Boulevard and California Street (one block west of the intersection of Imperial Highway and Sepulveda) will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning tonight Friday, June 15, and again Saturday night to Sunday morning.
Jun 08 2012, 12:00 AM
FIRST LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE CADET GRADUATES LAPD CADET ACADEMY
(Los Angeles, California – June 8, 2012) Jherred Charles, a 15-year-old Los Angeles high school student, will become the first cadet in the newly established Los Angeles Airport Police Cadet Program when he graduates this weekend from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Cadet Academy.
Jun 08 2012, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE OFFICERS PASS TORCH TO SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
(Los Angeles, California – June 8, 2012) Los Angeles Airport Police officers participated today in the 2012 Southern California Law Enforcement Torch Run® to promote and raise funds for the Special Olympics.
Jun 07 2012, 12:00 AM
LATEST ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
(L os Angeles, California – June 7, 2012) The May issue of LAX Connection
E-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.org/LAWANewsletters.aspx . The newsletter provides information to the public and the travel-tourism industry about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) passenger services and new air service.
Jun 06 2012, 12:00 AM
LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HOSTS EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT EVENT FOR ONTARIO YMCA STUDENTS
(Ontario, California June 6, 2012) --- LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) today hosted a fun-filled festivity to recognize and reward the academic achievements of 60 young students from the Ontario YMCA. The event was held at the Ontario YMCA facility and included various activities such as a bucket brigade, and basketball and baseball toss. The students were also treated to a barbecue luncheon and airport summer activity bags.
Jun 06 2012, 12:00 AM
WESTFIELD CONCESSION MANAGEMENT AWARDED CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR FOOD-BEVERAGE, RETAIL SERVICES AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NEW 17-YEAR CONTRACT COVERS CONCESSIONS IN TERMINALS 1, 3 AND 6
Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved a 17-year Terminal Commercial Manager Concession Agreement with Westfield Concession Management, LLC, (Westfield) to develop, lease and manage food and beverage, convenience retail, specialty retail and certain other passenger services in three terminals at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Jun 04 2012, 12:00 AM
LAFD ASSISTANT CHIEF JOINS HOMELAND SECURITY TEAM AT LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS
(Los Angeles, California -- June 4, 2012) Through a new joint initiative with the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), Assistant Fire Chief Timothy Manning has been appointed Fire Operations Chief for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).
Jun 04 2012, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO PROVIDE PASSENGERS FREE WI-FI SERVICE BEGINNING AS SOON AS SUMMER 2012
Meeting one of the top demands by passengers for improved customer service at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved a $663,333 two-year concession agreement plus a one-year extension option with Advanced Wireless Group LLC (AWG) to provide free Wi-Fi service to travelers. The free service could begin as early as this summer. Passengers will be able to use Wi-Fi basic services for free for sessions lasting less than 45 minutes. Passengers also will be able to opt to pay for premium and uninterrupted Wi-Fi service for a 24-hour period.
Jun 01 2012, 12:00 AM
-- LAX CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC ADVISORY – LANEXT™ AIRPORT MODERNIZATION TO BEGIN AFFECTING CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA ROADWAY TRAFFIC IMPACTS TO BEGIN TUESDAY, JUNE 5 AND LAST OVER TWO YEARS
Beginning Tuesday, June 5, the first of several temporary lane closures will take effect within the Central Terminal Area roadways at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) -- marking the start of vehicular traffic impacts expected over the next two years from various construction projects that are part of the current $4.1-billion LAneXt™ airport modernization program. Passengers, motorists, airport workers and vendors should plan accordingly and allow more time to get to/from LAX.
May 30 2012, 12:00 AM
AIR FRANCE INAUGURATES AIRBUS A380 SERVICE BETWEEN LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND PARIS-CHARLES DE GAULLE AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California – May 30, 2012) Air France inaugurates daily Airbus A380 nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), bringing the number of airlines operating A380s at LAX to four.
May 24 2012, 12:00 AM
LAX HOSTS PRE-MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE FOR VETERANS VETERANS HONORED WITH VIP TOUR OF NEW TOM BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL CONSTRUCTION
(Los Angeles, California- May 24, 2012) To mark Memorial Day, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today hosted a VIP tour for veterans of the New Tom Bradley International Terminal construction site. David V. Shuter, LAWA deputy executive director of Facilities Engineering and Maintenance, conducted the tour. Shuter is a retired U.S. Marine Corps brigadier general, who previously commanded Marine Corps Air Bases Western Area and was stationed at the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station.
May 23 2012, 12:00 AM
LAX FORECASTS 750,000 TRAVELERS OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, 19.9 MILLION PASSENGERS DURING SUMMER TRAVEL SEASON
(Los Angeles, California – May 23, 2012) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials estimate more than 750,000 travelers are expected to pass through the airport Memorial Day weekend – a decrease of 7.4 percent compared to the four-day holiday period in 2011.
