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Nov 20 2008, 12:00 AM

LA, LA/ONT EXPECT FEWER THANKSGIVING TRAVELERS SEASON AS AIRLINES REDUCE THEIR NUMBER OF FLIGHTS, SEATS

(Los Angeles, California – November 20, 2008) Passenger volumes at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) and LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) are expected to be less this Thanksgiving holiday travel season.

Nov 17 2008, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT VISION AND DESIGN NARRATIVE

With increased passenger volumes expected at Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), along with city officials, selected Fentress Architects in association with HNTB to develop a design concept for the modernization of LAX – transforming the airport with a design that both dramatically enhances the passenger experience and re-establishes it as a modern U.S. gateway in a competitive global market.

Nov 14 2008, 12:00 AM

VAN NUYS AIRPORT HOLDS FOOD DRIVE

Van Nuys , CA )- Van Nuys Airport tenants and employees in conjunction with the Economic Alliance are hosting a food drive to benefit the SOVA Food Pantry in Van Nuys. The collection runs until 5 p.m., November 21. “The collection encourages employees and community members to donate non-perishable, unopened items to those in need,” said Selena Birk, Van Nuys Airport Manager.

Collection boxes are located at the following locations:

Nov 05 2008, 12:00 AM

LAX FLYAWAY WINS INNOVATIVE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS AWARD

(Los Angeles, California – November 5, 2008) The LAX FlyAway Program received the first Innovative Transportation Solutions Award today from the Women’s Transportation Seminar – Los Angeles Chapter recognizing the program’s contributions to improving the quality of life for users and the community.

Oct 31 2008, 12:00 AM

U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION ANNOUNCES GLOBAL ENTRY PROGRAM AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – October 30, 2008) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that Global Entry enrollment centers are now open at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX). The center at LAX is located on adjacent to the CBP public information counter on the Upper/Departures Level of the Tom Bradley International Terminal.

Oct 28 2008, 12:00 AM

EMIRATES AIRLINE BEGINS HISTORIC FIRST NON-STOP AIR SERVICE BETWEEN MIDDLE EAST AND U.S. WEST COAST; CEMENTS COMMITMENT TO LOS ANGELES

(Los Angeles, California – October 28, 2008) Coinciding with the historic arrival of its inaugural flight into Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) on Sunday, Oct. 26, senior executives from Emirates Airline were joined by Los AngelesCity and airport officials at a media briefing today to answer questions about the historic non-stop service between the Middle East and the U.S. West Coast. Los Angeles is the airline’s third U.S. gateway and latest route to join its global destination network.

Oct 20 2008, 12:00 AM

QANTAS CREATES HISTORY WITH INAUGURAL A-380 SERVICE AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – October 20, 2008) Qantas Airways today became the first airline to operate commercial Airbus A-380 flights between Australia and the U.S. West Coast, when its inaugural A-380 service arrived at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX).

Oct 15 2008, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OPENS NEW RESTAURANTS FEATURING POPULAR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FAVORITES

(Los Angeles, California – October 15, 2008) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and HMSHost Corporation today announced the opening of five new restaurants at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX), giving passengers dining choices that are favorites of Southern Californians.

Oct 10 2008, 12:00 AM

LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CLOSES PARKING LOT F

(Ontario, California -- October 10, 2008) LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) officials today announced the closing of remote parking Lot F, located on the corner of Airport Drive and Vineyard Avenue. Effective Oct. 14, Lot F will close to public parking as part of the airport’s plans to contain operational costs.

Oct 10 2008, 12:00 AM

FLIGHT PATH GALA BENEFIT SALUTES LAX 80TH ANNIVERSARY

(Los Angeles, California, October 2, 2008) Los Angeles International Airport’s Flight Path Learning Center and Museum will salute the airport’s 80th anniversary with a festive benefit on Monday, October 20, in the Imperial Terminal on LAX’s south perimeter. Themed "Those Were the Days," the evening includes a reception at 5:30 and a full-service dinner at 7. Featured will be the new Qantas A-380 super-jumbo aircraft, on static display on the tarmac near the dining area. More than 400 guests are expected. Reservations are available by calling (310) 215-5291.

Oct 08 2008, 12:00 AM

AIRPORT BOARD APPROVES INCREASE IN LAX FLYAWAY BUS FARES; INTRODUCES NEW DISCOUNT RATES FOR SENIORS, DISABLED PERSONS

(Los Angeles, California – October 8, 2008) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved a new fare structure for the LAX FlyAway bus service including the addition of discounts for seniors and disabled persons. The new fares, scheduled to start Jan. 1, 2009, for the FlyAway network of non-stop buses to Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX), will help offset the unprecedented rise in fuel and operating costs during the past year.

Oct 08 2008, 12:00 AM

TRAFFIC ADVISORY CALTRANS ANNOUNCES INTERMITTENT CLOSURES OF GLENN ANDERSON FREEWAY (105)

(Los Angeles, California – October 6, 2008) Both the westbound and eastbound I-105 access ramps leading to and from the Sepulveda Tunnel at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) will be closed at times this week due to the widening of those ramps by the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans). Two projects will widen and resurface the Sepulveda Boulevard on-and off-ramps. The closures will be in effect both during the day and nightly at various hours.