LAX Official Site

Jun 14 2007, 12:00 AM

FLYAWAY BUS NETWORK ADDS WESTWOOD AS NEW LOCATION TO SERVE TRAVELERS NON-STOP TO LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – June 14, 2007) Non-stop LAX FlyAway bus service between Westwood and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) began today, offering West Los Angeles travelers a convenient, comfortable and reasonably-priced alternative to driving to the airport. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and officials from the airport and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) greeted the first passengers to use the new service following opening ceremonies today.

Jun 12 2007, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AND LA/ONTARIO AIRPORT POLICE OFFICERS RECOGNIZED BY MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA AND LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT INTERIM CHIEF DOUGLAS L. BARRY

(Los Angeles, California – June 11, 2007) The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) started installation of the Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in 2003 as part of the Los Angeles Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Program. A press conference on Thursday, June 7th at the Los Angeles City Council Chambers was held to raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest and defibrillation.

Jun 07 2007, 12:00 AM

LA/PALMDALE REGIONAL AIRPORT OPENS TO UNITED AIRLINES SERVICE TO SAN FRANCISCO AND POINTS BEYOND

(Palmdale, California -- June 7, 2007) Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Palmdale Mayor Jim Ledford welcomed United Airlines’ first passenger flight to LA/Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD). Today’s history-making arrival and departure marks the first time that commercial jet service has operated out of PMD.

Jun 04 2007, 12:00 AM

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RECOGNIZES LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR PLEDGING TO REMOVE OVER 2,200 POUNDS OF MERCURY

LAX is first U.S. commercial airport to voluntarily reduce mercury through EPA initiative

(Los Angeles, California – June 4, 2007) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today honored Los Angeles World Airports for its commitment to remove over 2,200 pounds of mercury at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as part of the EPA’s National Partnership for Environmental Priorities program.

Jun 04 2007, 12:00 AM

RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING CONTRACT AWARDED FOR WORK NEAR LAX

(Los Angeles, California – June 4, 2007) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a contract to AMD construction Group of the City of Orange for a portion of the Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Residential Soundproofing Program. The $2, 545,400 contract covers sound insulation modifications on a total of 174 dwelling units at 8655 Belford Avenue, a condominium complex known as Madrid Apartments in Westchester.

Jun 04 2007, 12:00 AM

LAX TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL FIVE ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES

(Los Angeles, California – June 4, 2007) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved the purchase of five alternative-fuel vehicles as part of Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA’s) ongoing Alternative-Fuel Vehicles Program.

May 30 2007, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMS GINA MARIE LINDSEY AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS

(Los Angeles, California – May 30, 2007) The Los Angeles City Council today voted unanimously to confirm the appointment of Gina Marie Lindsey as executive director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)

May 29 2007, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE RECRUITS GRADUATE FROM LAPD ACADEMY CLASS

(Los Angeles, California – May 29, 2007) Four new Los Angeles Airport Police recruits are joining the ranks of the Los Angeles Airport Police following their graduation from the Los Angeles Police Department Academy at Elysian Park on May 25.

May 23 2007, 12:00 AM

UNITED AIRLINES CONTINUES LOW FARES FOR FLIGHTS FROM LA/PALMDALE REGIONAL AIRPORT

(Palmdale, Calif. - May 23, 2007) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and City of Palmdale officials hailed the decision by United Airlines to continue offering low-fare tickets for travel from LA/Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

May 23 2007, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS RECEIVES ELEVENTH CONSECUTIVE DIAMOND AWARD IN NINE YEARS FOR EMPLOYEE RIDESHARE PROGRAM

Rideshare Program Saves 1,400 Vehicle Trips, 6.5 Million Commute Miles, 500,000 Gallons of Gasoline and 8 Million Pounds of Air Emissions Annually

(Los Angeles, California – May 23, 2007) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has received its eleventh consecutive Regional Rideshare Diamond Award from Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Association (LACMTA/Metro) and the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC). This year’s award is for "Most Outstanding Overall Program."

May 22 2007, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AND ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS ANTICIPATE ANOTHER BUSY SUMMER TRAVEL SEASON

(Los Angeles, California – May 22, 2007) Los Angeles International and LA/Ontario International Airports (LAX and ONT) expect another busy summer travel season this year. The summer travel season starts this Memorial Day weekend and continues through Labor Day.

May 22 2007, 12:00 AM

LAWA APPOINTS ROBERT GLUCK AIRPORT MANAGER AT LA/PALMDALE REGIONAL AIRPORT

(Palmdale, CA -- May 22, 2007) Robert Gluck has been appointed Airport Manager at LA/Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) where he will manage day-to-day operation of the facility and oversee its growth and development. Prior to his new appointment, Gluck held the position of airport maintenance superintendent at LA/Ontario International Airport since 1997.