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May 16 2014, 12:00 AM

WESTCHESTER AND INGLEWOOD ROTARY CLUBS RECOGNIZE AIRPORT POLICE DETECTIVE

(Los Angeles, California – May 7, 2014) Los Angeles Airport Police Detective Claudio Cruz, assigned to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) LAX Narcotics Task Force (LAXNTF), will be recognized for his exceptional performance today at the “Guns and Hoses” Police and Fire Appreciation Luncheon hosted by Inglewood and Westchester Rotary Clubs at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, at 11:30 a.m.

May 15 2014, 12:00 AM

MEETINGS SCHEDULED BY LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS TO OBTAIN COMMENTS FROM DISABILITY COMMUNITY ABOUT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IT OFFERS

(Los Angeles, California – May 15, 2014) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has scheduled two public forums for the disability community to provide input on any barriers to public programs and services offered at Los Angeles International, LA/Ontario International, and Van Nuys airports.

May 12 2014, 12:00 AM

MEETINGS SCHEDULED BY LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS TO OBTAIN COMMENTS FROM DISABILITY COMMUNITY ABOUT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IT OFFERS

(Los Angeles, California – May 12, 2014) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has scheduled two public forums for the disability community to provide input on any barriers to public programs and services offered at Los Angeles International, LA/Ontario International, and Van Nuys airports.

May 06 2014, 12:00 AM

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS SET TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON NOISE EXPOSURE MAP UPDATE STUDY AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – May 6, 2014) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is hosting public information workshops on May 12 and 13, 2014 to provide information regarding the Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 150 Noise Exposure Map Update Study process for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

May 06 2014, 12:00 AM

LAX LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO INFORM PUBLIC ABOUT MODERNIZATION EFFORTS UNDERWAY

‘LAX is Happening’ Provides New Resources for Navigating Anticipated Construction-related Traffic and Closures, Info on Current and Planned Improvements

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – May 6, 2014 – Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has launched a new public outreach campaign to inspire and inform LAX travelers and nearby residential communities about the multi-year, multi-billion dollar modernization program underway at the airport. Themed LAX is Happening, the campaign features new resources, tools and tips to help the public navigate anticipated traffic impacts and airport construction-related closures over the coming years.

May 06 2014, 12:00 AM

LAWA PLACES 16TH AMONG GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN ITS USE OF GREEN POWER

(Los Angeles, California – April 6, 2014) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has placed 16th among the government agencies nationwide that participate in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership (GPP). The GPP is a voluntary program that encourages organizations to use green power as a way of reducing environmental impacts associated with the conventional use of electricity.

May 02 2014, 12:00 AM

L.A.’S URBAN CULTURE COMES TO LIFE THROUGH THREE DIVERSE ART EXHIBITS AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – May 2, 2014) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs announces three new art exhibitions at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) that explore Los Angeles’ natural and built environments through sculpture, painting, photography, drawing, and mixed-media works. Featuring solo installations by Jaime Scholnick in Terminal 1 and Luciana Abait in Terminal 3, and a group exhibition guest curated by Milo + McLean in Terminals 7 and 8, the artworks on display re-interpret the substance of our environment and the familiar Southern California experience.

May 02 2014, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE TO HOST THIRD ANNUAL TOMMY E. SCOTT MEMORIAL RUN AT LAX

(Los Angeles, California – April 29, 2014) Los Angeles Airport Police Division hosted the Third Annual Tommy E. Scott 5K Memorial Run on, April 30, beginning 7:30 a.m. in front of the Airport Police Station. The 5K run was held in honor of Airport Police Officer Tommy E. Scott, who was killed in the line of duty on April 29, 2005. All proceeds from the event go toward the Tommy E. Scott Scholarship Fund.

May 01 2014, 12:00 AM

LATEST ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE

(L os Angeles, California – May 1, 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.

Apr 30 2014, 12:00 AM

TRAVEL ADVISORY LAX CONDITIONS FOLLOWING FAA GROUND STOP IN LOS ANGELES REGION

Update #3/FINAL at 8:30 p.m.:

After completing an assessment of flight operations of the nearly 60 passenger airlines at LAX, LAX Airport Operations reports the following impacts resulting from today’s ground stop through midnight tonight:

1. ARRIVING FLIGHTS TO LAX: A total of 27 cancellations, 212 delays, and 27 diversions to other airports

2. DEPARTING FLIGHTS FROM LAX: A total of 23 cancellations (primarily due to aircraft were unavailable with cancelled arrival flights) and 216 delays.

3. No international arriving or departing flights were cancelled.

4. The number of passengers on the 50 total arriving and departing cancelledflights is estimated at nearly 6,800.

5. The number of passengers on the 455 total arriving and departing delayedflights is estimated in the tens of thousands.

6. Departure operations are expected to return to normal by 11 p.m.

7. Arrival operations are expected to return to normal by 12 midnight.

Apr 21 2014, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS AUTHORIZES ALLOCATION OF $9.2 MILLION TO CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FOR RESIDENTIAL SOUND INSULATION

(Los Angeles, California – April 21, 2014) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today authorized staff to enter into a Letter of Agreement with the City of El Segundo for its Residential Sound Insulation Grant Program and to release $9.225 million for an eligible noise-mitigation project.

Apr 17 2014, 12:00 AM

LAX PUP PROGRAM CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF FOUR-LEGGED AMBASSADORS

(Los Angeles, California – April 17, 2014) On November 2, 2013, passengers inside Terminal 3 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were wary and tense as Finn strode in just one day after a gunman had opened fire, killing a Transportation Security Administration screening officer. As Finn moved in and out of the boarding gate areas, the mood quickly shifted as passengers began to relax and smile at the giant therapy dog.