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Mar 18 2014, 12:00 AM

OFFICIALS RELEASE REPORT ON RESPONSE, RECOVERY EFFORTS OF NOVEMBER 1 ACTIVE-SHOOTER INCIDENT AND RESULTING DISRUPTION AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – March 18, 2014) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials today released a report on the response and recovery efforts following the November 1, 2013, active-shooter incident and resulting disruption at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Suspect Paul Ciancia shot and killed Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Officer Gerardo Hernandez, and wounded a passenger and two other TSA officers inside Terminal 3.

Mar 14 2014, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE CRIME TASK FORCE DETECTIVES RECOGNIZED FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AT U.S. ATTORNEY’S ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

(Los Angeles, California – March 13, 2014) Los Angeles Airport Police Crime Task Force Detectives Michael Woodard and Greg Bonstrom will be recognized for distinguished service by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for their participation in the high-profile arrest of former Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers involved in a federal drug-trafficking corruption ring.

Mar 14 2014, 12:00 AM

AIRPORT POLICE SERGEANTS GRADUATE FROM SHERMAN BLOCK SUPERVISORY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

(Los Angeles, California – February 12, 2014) Five Los Angeles Airport Police Sergeants recently graduated from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SBSLI). Sergeants Troye Holmes, a 24-year veteran of the Airport Police Division; Martha Hall with 22 years of service; Robert Richardson with 30 years; and Marlo Richardson and Anthony Boisselle, both with 15 years on the force; each completed the intensive leadership development program and participated in commencement ceremonies.

Mar 14 2014, 12:00 AM

WESTCHESTER ELKS LODGE “LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION NIGHT” RECOGNIZED OFFICER MAXINE FORD

(Los Angeles, California – March 12, 2014) Los Angeles Airport Police Officer Maxine Ford, a five-year veteran assigned to Patrol Services Section, was honored as Officer of the Year on March 11, 2014 at Law Enforcement Appreciation Night hosted by the Westchester Elks Lodge. This event was held to recognize and honor law enforcement’s finest sworn/civilian men and women, whose service to the Westchester community has set them apart over the past year.

Mar 12 2014, 12:00 AM

REIGN TO HOST "SALUTE TO HEROES NIGHT" PRESENTED BY ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The Ontario Reign announced their Salute to Heroes Night that is presented by the Ontario International Airport (ONT) to benefit the USO Ontario on Sunday, April 6.

ONT will have a prominent presence during the 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 6 Reign game with dropping the ceremonial puck, recognizing the USO Ontario on the stage during an intermission and holding a silent auction throughout the game with a military themed jersey signed by the Reign team. There are two special ticket links that will offer fundraising dollars for the USO Ontario and a way to donate tickets for servicemen and women. Both links will raise much needed funds for the USO Ontario.

Mar 03 2014, 12:00 AM

LATEST ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE

(L os Angeles, California – March 3, 2014) The latest issue of LAX ConnectionE-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.org/LAWANewsletters.aspx . The newsletter provides information to the public and the travel-tourism industry about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) passenger services and air service developments.

This issue features news on US Airways now located in Terminal 3; LA-landmark Engine Co. No. 28 restaurant opening in Terminal 8; Air France and KLM relocating to the new Tom Bradley International Terminal March 30; voting for LAX for Favorite Airport Approach 2014; Norwegian Air debuting service at LAX using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Scandinavia March 1; and Saudi Arabian Airlines (“Saudia”) launching service at LAX March 31.

Mar 03 2014, 12:00 AM

MEDIA DISPLAY CONTENT IN TOM BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL NAMED ‘BEST IN SHOW’ BY LOCAL AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION CHAPTER

(Los Angeles, California – March 3, 2014) The American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) local Los Angeles affiliate, AdPros LA, honored Digital Kitchen (DK) yesterday with “Best in Show” and the “Gold Award: Out of Home, Interior” for the video displays airing on the Integrated Environmental Media System (IEMS) inside Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT).

Feb 28 2014, 12:00 AM

LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NORTH WAY ROADWAY CLOSED THIS WEEKEND FOR REPAVEMENT

LA/Ontario International Airport North Way Roadway Closed This Weekend for Repavement

(Ontario, California – February 28, 2014) The main entrance into LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) at North Way, west of Archibald Ave., will be closed from Friday, Feb. 28 through Tuesday, March 4 for asphalt repavement. North Way, which leads to the terminal areas and adjacent parking lots, is being repaved and resurfaced for safety and reduced emergency repairs in the future.

Feb 12 2014, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS, LOS ANGELES ZOO ENTER LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP TO REDUCE COSTS, DIVERT WASTE, IMPROVE SUSTAINABILITY

(Los Angeles, California – February 12, 2014) A long-term partnership that began in late September between the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the Los Angeles Zoo is already proving successful in many ways by: reducing costs for both City departments; diverting "green waste" from landfills; protecting coastal dunes areas; contributing to sustainability goals; and feeding exotic animals one of their favorite foods reminiscent of their native homelands.

Feb 11 2014, 12:00 AM

US AIRWAYS RELOCATES OPERATIONS FROM TERMINAL 1 TO TERMINAL 3 AT LAX EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 12, 2014

(Los Angeles, CA - February 11, 2014) Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 12, US Airways, a subsidiary of American Airlines Group, will operate out of Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Terminal 3. The airline will end operations at Terminal 1 tonight, Feb. 11 following late night arriving and departing flights. The US Airways Club in Terminal 1 will also cease operations.

Feb 06 2014, 12:00 AM

-- TRAFFIC ADVISORY -- LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS ADVISES TRAVELERS OF TRAFFIC CONGESTION ON NORTHBOUND I-405 FREEWAY DURING PRESIDENTS’ DAY WEEKEND (“JAMZILLA”) LAX FLYAWAY® BUS SERVICE TO OPERATE NORMAL SCHEDULES

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials advise passengers and motorists that they should PLAN AHEAD to avoid major traffic congestion and delays (“Jamzilla”) expected on the northbound I-405 San Diego Freeway during Presidents’ Day weekend from 7 p.m. on Friday, February 14 through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Airport officials also announced its dedicated I-405 webpage containing information and tips for travelers and airport workers

Feb 06 2014, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS (LAWA) HAS RECEIVED MEDIA INQUIRIES AS TO ITS CURRENT POSITION REGARDING A POTENTIAL TRANSFER OF LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ONT)

(Ontario, California – February 6, 2014) The Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) adopted the “Guiding Concepts and Principles for Negotiations Related to Potential Divestiture of ONT” on December 17, 2012. The document establishes criteria for LAWA to consider a potential transfer of ONT, including that any potential new owner must continue to operate ONT as a commercial airport, that measures will be taken to protect current employees of ONT and that any transfer will protect LAWA’s financial interests.