Sep 25 2001, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS ESTABLISHES TASK FORCE WITH AIRLINES, OTHER TENANTS TO MINIMIZE ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF AVIATION INDUSTRY REDUCTIONS
(Los Angeles, California -- September 25, 2001) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials announced today the creation of an Economic Impact Assessment Task Force to work with the air carriers and other tenants at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) "to develop ideas and initiatives that will mitigate the economic impacts of the September 11 tragedies on airport-wide employees and to minimize to the greatest extent possible the impact on men and women whose livelihoods depend on a prosperous airport."
Sep 23 2001, 12:00 AM
BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS MEETING MOVED TO PROUD BIRD RESTAURANT
(Los Angeles, California -- September 23, 2001) Due to current security measures restricting private vehicles in the Central Terminal Area at Los Angeles International Airport, the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners.
Sep 20 2001, 12:00 AM
LAX UPDATE ON OPERATIONAL STATUS; ADVICE FOR TRAVELERS USING LAX
(Los Angeles, California -- September 20, 2001) Airlines at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are currently operating nearly 85 percent of the average 2,100 daily flights in effect prior to the terrorist attacks that shut down the nation's airports. This is expected to be the level of operations at LAX for the near future, as many airlines have already indicated they plan to reduce their flight schedules by 15 to 20 percent.
Sep 18 2001, 12:00 AM
SECURITY OFFICIALS AT LAX CONFISCATE 5,000 BANNED ITEMS DAILY SINCE AIRLINE SERVICE RESUMED
(Los Angeles, California – September 18, 2001) More than 5,000 Items a day are being confiscated by intensive passenger screening techniques at passenger security checkpoints in terminals at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Sep 17 2001, 12:00 AM
LAX OPENS NEW FACILITY FOR PASSENGERS BEING DROPPED OFF AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California -- September 17, 2001) Effective Tuesday, September 18, at 5:00 am, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will open a special stop for passengers being dropped off for departing flights ONLY at the airport. The new drop-off stop will be located at 9011 Airport Boulevard north of the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Arbor Vitae/Westchester Parkway
Sep 15 2001, 12:00 AM
ADVICE FOR TRAVELERS USING LAX
(Los Angeles, CA – September 15, 2001) With Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) expecting to operate at 45 percent flight capacity on Saturday and 55 to 60 percent on Sunday, officials today are asking passengers to observe the following travel advice:
- Do not bring knives, scissors, etc., of any length or type to the airport. They will be confiscated at the security checkpoint.
Sep 14 2001, 12:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR LAX MASTER PLAN ARE CANCELLED FOLLOWING SEPT. 11 TERRORIST ATTACKS ON UNITED STATES
(Los Angeles, California – September 14, 2001) The remaining public hearings set for Sept. 15 and 19-20 for the LAX Master Plan have been cancelled following the terrorists attacks on the United States.
Los Angeles World Airports Executive Director Lydia Kennard today announced the cancellation of the community meetings.
Sep 13 2001, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AND ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(Los Angeles, CA - September 13, 2001) Shortly after 12:00 p.m. today, Los Angeles International (LAX) and Ontario International (ONT) airports reopened to the public. LAX and ONT were among the first in the United States to be certified by the FAA to resume operations.
Sep 12 2001, 12:00 AM
MEDIA ADVISORY LAX MASTER PLAN HEARING CANCELLATIONS
Tonight’s Los Angeles World Airports environmental justice workshop and all Master Plan hearings scheduled through Saturday, Sept. 15, are cancelled due to yesterday’s national tragedy.
Sep 07 2001, 12:00 AM
SIX MORE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON LAX MASTER PLAN TO BE HELD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 11
(Los Angeles, California -- September 7, 2001) The proposed Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan and accompanying environmental documentation will be the subject of six additional public hearings around the region, beginning Tuesday, September 11, with a hearing at the Airtel Plaza Hotel in Van Nuys.
Sep 06 2001, 12:00 AM
FIFTH OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WORKSHOPS FOR LAX MASTER PLAN TO BE HELD
(Los Angeles, California - September 6, 2001) The fifth of six Environmental Justice Workshops scheduled to educate minority and low-income communities about the impacts and benefits of a Draft Master Plan to modernize Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be held Wednesday, September 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Washington Prep High Schook, Peer Hall, 10860 South Denker Avenue, Los Angeles.
Aug 30 2001, 12:00 AM
LAX EXPECTING BUSY LABOR DAY TRAFFIC
(Los Angeles, California - August 30, 2001) Approximately 800,000 passengers are expected to travel through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) during the upcoming four-day Labor Day holiday weekend, according to airport officials. While not a new record-breaking level, it is expected to be as busy as last year's Labor Day.
