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Sep 08 2006, 12:00 AM

MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER AIRLINE AND BAGGAGE CHECK-IN SERVICE AT VAN NUYS FLYAWAY BUS TERMINAL FOR LAX PASSENGERS

Service To Open Soon at L.A. Convention Center, Union Station and Port of Los Angeles; Combining Airport Check-in and Dedicated Airport Bus Service Is First in U.S.

(Los Angeles, California -- September 8, 2006) Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa today announced the start of a revolutionary new service that will increase security and improve the customer experience at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Aug 30 2006, 12:00 AM

BUSY SUMMER TRAVEL SEASON ENDS WITH LABOR DAY WEEKEND

(Los Angeles, California – August 30, 2006) Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) busy summer travel season concludes with the four-day Labor Day weekend. An estimated 810,000 travelers are expected to depart and arrive on flights at LAX from Friday, Sept. 1, through Monday, Sept. 4, an increase of 4 percent over the same Labor Day weekend last year.

Aug 28 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS RELEASES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL STATION AT ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Ontario, California (August 28, 2006) --- Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel Station at Ontario International Airport (ONT). The proposed station will promote efficient and convenient use of clean fuel for vehicles operated by ONT and its tenants. The public will also have access to the on-airport station which will be close to local streets, highways and freeways, and open 24 hours a day.

Aug 21 2006, 12:00 AM

FIFTH SET OF PUBLIC OUTREACH MEETINGS FOR LAX MASTER PLAN

(Los Angeles, California – August 21, 2006) Two outreach meetings will be held Wednesday, August 23 and Saturday, August 26, 2006, for the public to participate in the LAX Master Plan Specific Plan Amendment Study. This is the fifth set of meetings of a community-based planning process for the modernization of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Aug 21 2006, 12:00 AM

CONTRACT AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING NEAR LAX

(Los Angeles, California - August 21, 2006) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a contract to Professional Building Contractors, Inc., of El Segundo for a portion of the LAX Residential Soundproofing Program. The $895,070 contract covers sound insulation modifications on 52 dwelling units comprised of one single-family residence, one 9-unit apartment building, six duplexes and 30 condominium units located in Los Angeles City Council District 11.

Aug 21 2006, 12:00 AM

MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA STATEMENT ON TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER ISSUED

(Los Angeles, California – August 21, 2006) Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa made the following statement today in response to Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Dzintra I. Janav’s decision to grant a temporary restraining order (TRO) against work actions by some members of the Engineers and Architects Association:

Aug 16 2006, 12:00 AM

MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA OPENS NEW RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING CENTER AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Facility Is First Among U.S. Airports Dedicated To Hiring, Training Federal Transportation Security Officers and Airport Police Officers

(Los Angeles, California – August 16, 2006) Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and officials from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) opened today a new recruitment and training center at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The center is the first such facility at a U.S. airport to be dedicated to recruiting, testing and training federal Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Airport Police officers, and underscores the close cooperation between LAWA and the TSA.

Aug 10 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS RESPOND TO U.S. HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT’S UPGRADING OF NATIONAL THREAT CONDITION LEVEL TO ORANGE

(Los Angeles, California – August 10, 2003) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) announced it has heightened alertness and increased security at its airports in response to the U.S. Homeland Security Department raising the national threat level for the aviation sector to High or Orange:

Los Angeles Airport Police are working with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), other federal and local law enforcement agencies, and airlines to implement a range of security measures appropriate to the heightened security.

Aug 10 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OPERATIONS RETURNING TO NORMAL

(Los Angeles, California – August 10, 2006) Airline operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were returning to normal late Thursday with only flights to European destinations experiencing significant delays.

Aug 07 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE RECOGNIZE COUNCILWOMAN HAHN, COMMISSIONER ZIFKIN FOR THEIR SUPPORT AT THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER’S MEMORIAL EVENT

(Los Angeles, California – August 7, 2006) The Los Angeles Airport Police presented plaques of appreciation to Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn - District 15, Los Angeles World Airports Executive Director Lydia Kennard and Airport Commissioner Walter Zifkin to recognize their support during the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial Event held in Washington, D.C.

Aug 04 2006, 12:00 AM

TRAFFIC OPERATIONS RETURN TO NORMAL AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOLLOWING WATER MAIN BREAK UNDER TERMINAL AREA ROADWAY

(Los Angeles, California – August 4, 2006) Flight operations and vehicular traffic are normal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this morning following a water main break that occurred at 7 p.m. last night under the Lower/Arrivals Level roadway between Terminals 5 and 6. The water caused the roadway pavement in front of Terminal 6 to buckle in two areas, flooding the roadway with water less than two inches deep, and resulting in vehicle traffic being rerouted around the affected area throughout the night. The roadway was re-opened at 4 a.m. this morning. No flight delays due to the water main rupture were reported.

Aug 04 2006, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS PLEASED WITH FITCH REPORT

(Los Angeles, California – August 4, 2006) Flight operations and vehicular traffic are normal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this morning following a water main break that occurred at 7 p.m. last night under the Lower/Arrivals Level roadway between Terminals 5 and 6. The water caused the roadway pavement in front of Terminal 6 to buckle in two areas, flooding the roadway with water less than two inches deep, and resulting in vehicle traffic being rerouted around the affected area throughout the night. The roadway was re-opened at 4 a.m. this morning. No flight delays due to the water main rupture were reported.