Mar 01 2002, 12:00 AM
THE BODY SHOP OPENS ITS FIRST STORE AT LAX’S TERMINAL 7
(Los Angeles, California – March 1, 2002) The Body Shop has set up its shop for busy travelers on the Upper/Departure Level of Terminal 7 at Los Angeles International Airport.
Feb 28 2002, 12:00 AM
LAX COMMENTS ON TERMINAL EVACUATIONS
Los Angeles, California -- February 28, 2002) At 6:30 this morning, Los Angeles International Airport Police and the airlines began evacuating Terminals 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 because one of the metal detectors at the Terminal 4 passenger screening area under the oversight of the federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was not functioning properly. This follows LAX's security procedures when it is learned that people have entered the secured areas without proper security screening.
Feb 28 2002, 12:00 AM
AIRPORT OFFICIAL ORDERS CLOSURE OF TUNNELS CONNECTING SOUTHSIDE PASSENGER TERMINALS AT LOS ANGELES AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California -- February 28, 2002) Los Angeles World Airports Executive Director Lydia H. Kennard today directed the closure of two connecting tunnels between southside passenger terminals at Los Angeles World Airports. This action is being taken based upon the preliminary review of today's multiple-terminal evacuation and is in the best interest of the traveling public by precluding future evacuations should a security breach occur at one of these terminals.
Feb 27 2002, 12:00 AM
LAWA’S LYDIA KENNARD RECOGNIZED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
(Los Angeles, California – February 27, 2002) Los Angeles World Airports Executive Director Lydia H. Kennard was recognized today as a distinguished honoree of the Allstate Insurance Co.’s From Whence We Came Black History Initiative.
Feb 13 2002, 12:00 AM
NEW PARKING RATES AT LAX, VAN NUYS FLYAWAY EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 15
(Los Angeles, California – February 13, 2002) New increased daily rates charged for parking at facilities located adjacent to the passenger terminals and at economy lots at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys FlyAway become effective Friday, February 15. The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners approved the rate increases at its Jan. 15 public meeting.
Feb 12 2002, 12:00 AM
ANOTHER CONTRACT AWARDED FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUNDPROOFING IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
(Los Angeles, California -- February 12, 2002) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded Professional Building Contractors, Inc. (PBC) a contract for residential soundproofing near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The $1,255,000 contract will cover sound-insulation modifications on 46 single- and multi-family residences located within the noise-impacted area of Council District 8 in South Los Angeles.
Feb 12 2002, 12:00 AM
BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS APPROVE TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO DEVELOP MASTER PLAN FOR PALMDALE AIRPORT
Palmdale, California (February 12, 2002) --- The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved to advertise and issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop a master plan for Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD). This action reflects City of Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn’s commitment to the development of a regional aviation program and Los Angeles Word Airports’ (LAWA) efforts towards regional solutions to serve future air passenger and cargo demand.
Feb 06 2002, 12:00 AM
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AIRPORT SECURITY POSITIONS AT LAX JOB FAIR
(Los Angeles, California -- February 6, 2002) Recruiters from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will join Los Angeles County employers at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Small Business & Job Opportunities Center's second "We Care Job Fair" for displaced aviation and aviation-related industry employees. Information on more than 2,000 job openings, including the new FAA Security Screener positions will be available. The job fair is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Proud Bird Restaurant, located at 11022 Aviation Boulevard in Los Angeles, adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Feb 01 2002, 12:00 AM
ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NEW PARKING RATES TO TAKE EFFECT FEBRUARY 15, 2002
"The new parking rates reflect ONT's objectives to eliminate traffic congestion in front of the terminals and to encourage overnight users to use our economy lot," said Airport Manager Jens Rivera. "The new rates also provide differentiated pricing that will better accommodate airport visitors who need to briefly drop off or pick up passengers in a convenient manner and at a reasonable charge."
Jan 30 2002, 12:00 AM
HOPE COALITION JOINS AS SPONSOR TO WE CARE JOB FAIR
(Los Angeles, California - January 30, 2002) Operation HOPE, a national economic empowerment nonprofit organization with offices in Los Angeles, will send representatives from HOPE Coalition to the "We Care Job Fair" sponsored by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). Staff and volunteers from HOPE Coalition will provide information on how displaced aviation and related industry workers can obtain free financial counseling and support services.
Jan 29 2002, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT RESUMES COMMERCIAL FILMING, PHOTOGRAPHY; ACTION BENEFITS LOCAL FILM INDUSTRY ECONOMY
(Los Angeles, California -- January 29, 2002) Los Angeles City Mayor James K. Hahn and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials today announced the resumption of commercial film and photography productions under a modified policy at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). All commercial filming and photography activities on the airport's restricted airfield and Central Terminal Area ceased in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, when more restrictive, federally mandated airport security measures were implemented.
Jan 24 2002, 12:00 AM
LAX REPORTS 2001 YEAR-END PASSENGER, CARGO VOLUMES; MONTHLY VOLUMES CONTINUE UPWARD TREND FROM SEPTEMBER 11
(Los Angeles, California -- January 24, 2002) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials today released year-end statistics showing the airport served 61,595,509 passengers and processed 1,956,340 tons of air cargo in 2001. These figures represent 91.52 percent of the 67,303,182 passengers and 87.03 percent of the 2,247,833 tons of air cargo the airport processed in 2000. Airport officials note that while 2001 passenger and air cargo totals approximate those in 1998, both areas have shown improvement month-to-month since the period immediately following the September 11 terrorist attacks.
