Jun 09 2003, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS RECEIVES DIAMOND AWARD FOR EMPLOYEE RIDESHARE PROGRAM VANPOOLS SAVE 5.3 MILLION COMMUTE MILES AND 379,000 GALLONS OF GASOLINE
(Los Angeles, California – June 9, 2003) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has received a Diamond Award from a coalition of leading Southern California rideshare organizations for developing an array of incentives to support LAWA's employee rideshare program. Co-sponsored by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Association and the Ventura County Transportation
Jun 04 2003, 12:00 AM
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING
(Los Angeles, California – June 4, 2003) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a $1,098,000 contract to AMD Construction Group, Inc., of Orange, Calif., for residential soundproofing near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Jun 04 2003, 12:00 AM
AIRTRAN AIRWAYS BEGINS DAILY NONSTOP SERVICE BETWEEN LAX AND ATLANTA
(Los Angeles, California -- June 4, 2003) AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc., today launched service at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with two daily nonstop flights to Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport. Los Angeles is the Atlanta-based airline’s first destination on the West Coast and 42nd in its network.
May 27 2003, 12:00 AM
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SEAPORT POLICE EXECUTIVES TO MEET IN LOS ANGELES
(Los Angeles, California – May 27, 2003) Nearly 150 airport and seaport senior law enforcement officials from 20 countries will attend the 34th Annual Conference and Exposition of the International Association of Airport and Seaport Police (IAASP) at the Los Angeles Airport Westin Hotel from May 27 through May 30.
May 20 2003, 12:00 AM
-- MEDIA STATEMENT --
(Los Angeles, California - May 20, 2003) Statement by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials in response to the White House raising the nation's terror threat level to orange or "high":
May 20 2003, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT FORECASTS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TO BE BUSIEST PERIOD THIS YEAR; OFFERS SUMMER TRAVEL TIPS
(Los Angeles, California -- May 20, 2002) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials are forecasting the busiest travel period thus far this year during the Memorial Day weekend, although passenger traffic is expected to be slightly lower than during the same holiday period last year.
May 13 2003, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT ANNOUNCES SUMMER AVIATION PROGRAM
(Los Angeles, California -- May 14, 2003) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and its business and community partners have joined to host three free, week-long educational programs for middle and high school students to provide an introduction to careers in aviation.
May 13 2003, 12:00 AM
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SEAPORT POLICE EXECUTIVES TO MEET IN LOS ANGELES
(Los Angeles, California – May 13, 2003) Protecting U.S. airports and seaports while preparing for future demand will be the focus of talks to be given at the 34th Annual Conference and Exposition of the International Association of Airport and Seaport Police (IAASP) at the Los Angeles Airport Westin Hotel from May 26 through May 30.
May 07 2003, 12:00 AM
LAX EXHIBITION CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF POWERED FLIGHT
(Los Angeles, California – May 7, 2003) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department are marking aviation’s centennial with an exhibit entitled, "LAX Celebrates 100 Years of Powered Flight." Arriving international passengers can view the exhibit, which is located at Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX’s)
May 07 2003, 12:00 AM
MEDIA ADVISORY -- ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ONT) TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY EXERCISE
Ontario International Airport (ONT) will conduct a full-scale exercise of its disaster preparedness plan. The purpose of the exercise is to test the effectiveness of ONT's emergency plan as mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration, provide a realistic training scenario for emergency response personnel, and determine the effectiveness of outside agency capabilities in response to an aircraft emergency.
May 06 2003, 12:00 AM
ASIAN FREIGHT AWARDS PICK LAX AS TOP AIR CARGO AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California – May 6, 2003) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the favorite North American air cargo airport of Asian-based importers and exporters who use air freight services, according to Cargonews Asia, sponsors of the 2003 Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards.
May 05 2003, 12:00 AM
MAYOR HAHN TO ANNOUNCE NEWEST ADDITION TO LAPD'S COUNTER-TERRORISM BUREAU AT LOS ANGELES AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California -- May 5, 2003) In an effort to continue making Los Angeles the safest city in America, Mayor Jim Hahn announced his latest plan to purchase a new bomb squad robot that will be stationed at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
