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Jan 26 2016, 12:00 AM

LAX POSTS SECOND YEAR OF RECORD PASSENGERS – UP 6 PERCENT; RECORDS ALSO SET FOR BOTH DOMESTIC, INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS

Airport officials today announced the second year in a row of record-setting passenger volume at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Year-end statistics released today show LAX airlines served 74,936,256 total passengers in 2015 -- six percent above the record 70,663,519 passengers in 2014.

Jan 25 2016, 12:00 AM

ARTIST SCULPTS MEMORY INTO MYTHIC CITY IN NEW EXHIBIT AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – January 25, 2016) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, announces a new art installation by Los Angeles artist Deborah

Jan 20 2016, 12:00 AM

LAWA ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF UBERX TO GROWING LIST OF AIRPORT PICK-UP OPTIONS

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has announced that Uber will begin passenger pickups at LAX starting at 8 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, January 21, 2016. UberX -- the world’s largest ride-service provider – becomes the second such operator to be authorized for LAX pickups, giving travelers expanded transportation options.

Jan 12 2016, 12:00 AM

ICELAND’S WOW AIR TO BEGIN LOS ANGELES SERVICE ON JUNE 15; AIRLINE’S FIFTH NORTH AMERICAN DESTINATION

WOW air, the ultra-low-cost transatlantic airline from Iceland, has announced fares from Los Angeles to Iceland for as low as $99 for flights including taxes. Travelers also have the option to continue their trip to WOW air´s 21 European destinations including London, Paris, Berlin, Frankfurt, Dublin, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Stockholm.

Jan 11 2016, 12:00 AM

MAYOR GARCETTI ANNOUNCES FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF RECORD-BREAKING TOURISM MORE THAN 45 MILLION PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD VISITED LOS ANGELES IN 2015

Los Angeles tourism surged to its fifth consecutive year of record-breaking growth in 2015, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced today. A total of 45.5 million tourists visited the city last year, according to the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board — an increase of 1.3 million over 2014. These latest numbers keep the city well on pace to reach Mayor Garcetti’s goal of 50 million annual visitors by 2020.

Dec 30 2015, 12:00 AM

FLYAWAY® BUS SERVICE FARE INCREASE SET FOR THREE LOCATIONS

Riders using FlyAway® buses for travel to and from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are reminded that one-way fares from downtown Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley will increase to $9 on January 1, 2016. The one-dollar fare increase applies only to the FlyAway ® service at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, the bus terminal in Van Nuys, and the recently established Metro Orange Line Bus Stop in the Lake Balboa area of the San Fernando Valley.

Dec 30 2015, 12:00 AM

DECEMBER ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE

(Los Angeles, California – December 30, 2015) The December issue of LAX Connection E-newsletter is now available online The newsletter provides information to the public and the travel-tourism industry about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) passenger services and air service developments.

About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX is the fifth busiest airport in the world and second in the United States. LAX served nearly 70.7 million passengers in 2014. LAX offers 692 daily nonstop flights to 85 cities in the U.S. and 928 weekly nonstop flights to 67 cities in 34 countries on 59 commercial air carriers. LAX ranks 14th in the world and fifth in the U.S. in air cargo tonnage processed, with over two million tons of air cargo valued at nearly $96.3 billion. An economic study in 2011 reported that operations at LAX generated 294,400 jobs in Los Angeles County with labor income of $13.6 billion and economic output of more than $39.7 billion. This activity added $2.5 billion to local and state revenues. LAX is part of a system of three Southern California airports – along with LA/Ontario International and Van Nuys general aviation – that are owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports, a proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles that receives no funding from the City’s general fund.

For more information about LAX, please visit www.lawa.aero/lax or follow on Twitter @flyLAXAirport , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LAInternationalAirport , and on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/laxairport1 . Information about LAX’s ongoing multi-billion-dollar LAX Modernization Program as well as tips and shortcuts to help navigate LAX during construction are available at www.LAXisHappening.com.

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Alternative formats in large print, braille, audio, and other forms (if possible) will be provided upon request.

About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX is the fifth busiest airport in the world and second in the United States. LAX served nearly 70.7 million passengers in 2014. LAX offers 692 daily nonstop flights to 85 cities in the U.S. and 928 weekly nonstop flights to 67 cities in 34 countries on 59 commercial air carriers. LAX ranks 14th in the world and fifth in the U.S. in air cargo tonnage processed, with over two million tons of air cargo valued at nearly $96.3 billion. An economic study in 2011 reported that operations at LAX generated 294,400 jobs in Los Angeles County with labor income of $13.6 billion and economic output of more than $39.7 billion. This activity added $2.5 billion to local and state revenues. LAX is part of a system of three Southern California airports – along with LA/Ontario International and Van Nuys general aviation – that are owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports, a proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles that receives no funding from the City’s general fund.

For more information about LAX, please visit www.lawa.aero/lax or follow on Twitter @flyLAXAirport , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LAInternationalAirport , and on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/laxairport1 . Information about LAX’s ongoing multi-billion-dollar LAX Modernization Program as well as tips and shortcuts to help navigate LAX during construction are available at www.LAXisHappening.com.

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Alternative formats in large print, braille, audio, and other forms (if possible) will be provided upon request.

About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX is the fifth busiest airport in the world and second in the United States. LAX served nearly 70.7 million passengers in 2014. LAX offers 692 daily nonstop flights to 85 cities in the U.S. and 928 weekly nonstop flights to 67 cities in 34 countries on 59 commercial air carriers. LAX ranks 14th in the world and fifth in the U.S. in air cargo tonnage processed, with over two million tons of air cargo valued at nearly $96.3 billion. An economic study in 2011 reported that operations at LAX generated 294,400 jobs in Los Angeles County with labor income of $13.6 billion and economic output of more than $39.7 billion. This activity added $2.5 billion to local and state revenues. LAX is part of a system of three Southern California airports – along with LA/Ontario International and Van Nuys general aviation – that are owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports, a proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles that receives no funding from the City’s general fund.

For more information about LAX, please visit www.lawa.aero/lax or follow on Twitter @flyLAXAirport , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LAInternationalAirport , and on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/laxairport1 . Information about LAX’s ongoing multi-billion-dollar LAX Modernization Program as well as tips and shortcuts to help navigate LAX during construction are available at www.LAXisHappening.com.

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Alternative formats in large print, braille, audio, and other forms (if possible) will be provided upon request.

About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX is the fifth busiest airport in the world and second in the United States. LAX served nearly 70.7 million passengers in 2014. LAX offers 692 daily nonstop flights to 85 cities in the U.S. and 928 weekly nonstop flights to 67 cities in 34 countries on 59 commercial air carriers. LAX ranks 14th in the world and fifth in the U.S. in air cargo tonnage processed, with over two million tons of air cargo valued at nearly $96.3 billion. An economic study in 2011 reported that operations at LAX generated 294,400 jobs in Los Angeles County with labor income of $13.6 billion and economic output of more than $39.7 billion. This activity added $2.5 billion to local and state revenues. LAX is part of a system of three Southern California airports – along with LA/Ontario International and Van Nuys general aviation – that are owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports, a proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles that receives no funding from the City’s general fund.

For more information about LAX, please visit www.lawa.aero/lax or follow on Twitter @flyLAXAirport , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LAInternationalAirport , and on YouTube at www.YouTube.com/laxairport1 . Information about LAX’s ongoing multi-billion-dollar LAX Modernization Program as well as tips and shortcuts to help navigate LAX during construction are available at www.LAXisHappening.com.

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Alternative formats in large print, braille, audio, and other forms (if possible) will be provided upon request.

Dec 29 2015, 12:00 AM

NONSTOP, $7 ONE-WAY FLYAWAY® BUS SERVICE BETWEEN LAX AND LONG BEACH TO START WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30

Low-cost FlyAway ® bus service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Long Beach Transit Gallery will begin Wednesday, December 30, 2015. An introductory fare of $7 per passenger for the 22-mile, one-way ride will be charged for at least six months. Two children age five and under may ride free with each paying adult.

Dec 24 2015, 12:00 AM

LAX ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY SHORTENING OF LENGTH OF ONE OF ITS RUNWAYS, BEGINNING DECEMBER 28, 2015

Beginning Monday, December 28, 2015, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will temporarily shorten the usable length of inboard runway 24L/6R on the north complex to accommodate planned Runway Safety Area (RSA) improvements. The RSA improvements are intended to provide an extra margin of safety for landing and departing aircraft. The shortening of runway 24L/6R is scheduled to continue through September 2016.

Dec 22 2015, 12:00 AM

MAYOR GARCETTI ANNOUNCES 'LYFT-OFF' AT LAX

(Los Angeles, California – December 22, 2015) To make mobility in Los Angeles easier for residents and visitors, Mayor Garcetti announced that pick-ups from transportation network companies (TNCs) will officially launch tomorrow – just in time for the rush of holiday travel.

At 8 a.m. tomorrow, December 23, Lyft will begin pick-ups at LAX, making the rideshare company the first TNC to be licensed for this service at the airport, and expanding transportation options for travelers who already enjoy access to taxis, shuttles, and the popular FlyAway ® service.

Dec 17 2015, 12:00 AM

LAX TO BE BUSIEST U.S. AIRPORT THIS HOLIDAY TRAVEL PERIOD; RECORD 3.5 MILLION PASSENGERS PROJECTED TO USE LAX

Airport forecasts estimate that a record 3.5 million travelers will pass through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) during the upcoming holidays, a 7.9 percent increase over last year’s 3,290,757 actual passengers. According to online travel companies Expedia and Orbitz, LAX will be the busiest among all U.S. airports this winter holiday season.

Dec 11 2015, 12:00 AM

LAX ANNOUNCES FAA TO CONDUCT TEMPORARY FLIGHT CHECK OPERATIONS, DEC. 14 TO DEC. 18, 2015

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be conducting flight check operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) from Monday, December 14 through Friday, December 18 to ensure that the Instrument Landing System (ILS) and other navigational equipment are working properly. These flight checks will require LAX to temporarily deviate from normal traffic flow configuration for a few hours each day during that week.