Dec 03 2013, 12:00 AM
EMIRATES LAUNCHES WORLD’S LONGEST A380 FLIGHT WITH DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN DUBAI AND LOS ANGELES
(Los Angeles, California – December 3, 2013) – Emirates Airlines launched its longest Airbus A380 flight – daily service between Los Angeles at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Expo 2020 host city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Nov 27 2013, 12:00 AM
NOVEMBER ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
L os Angeles, California – November 27, 2013) The November issue of LAX Connection E-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.
Nov 22 2013, 12:00 AM
ADVISORY: LAX POLICE INCIDENT
An estimated 4,600 arriving and departing passengers are estimated to have been impacted at LAX due to the incident. Both Delta Airlines (Terminal 5) and American Airlines (Terminal 4) are reporting a total of 60 delayed flights (inbound and outbound) for this evening, but no cancellations at this point in time. Delta Airlines diverted four arriving flights to regional airports and those flights are expected to refuel and then continue on to LAX tonight.
Nov 21 2013, 12:00 AM
OVER 2 MILLION PASSENGERS EXPECTED AT LAX THIS THANKSGIVING; TRAVEL EXPERTS PREDICT LAX WILL BE BUSIEST U.S. AIRPORT THIS HOLIDAY
Airport officials forecast that just over two million passengers will pass through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this Thanksgiving, a 6.8 percent increase over last Thanksgiving’s actual 1.87 million passenger level. Sunday after Thanksgiving, December 1
Nov 20 2013, 12:00 AM
LAWA STATEMENT: L.A. COUNTY CORONER STATEMENT ON TSA OFFICER GERARDO HERNANDEZ
Autopsy results of TSA Officer Gerardo Hernandez, referred to in a statement released today by the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner, serve as a reminder that in the aftermath of his tragic death, it is important to refrain from drawing conclusions until all of the facts are known.
Nov 16 2013, 12:00 AM
JOINT AGENCY STATEMENT ON INCIDENT INVESTIGATION
Friday, November 1, 2013 was a tragic day for the community of Los Angeles and for professionals that have dedicated their lives to protecting others. The life of TSA Officer Gerardo Hernandez was taken when he and other TSA employees were targeted by alleged gunman Paul Ciancia at Los Angeles World Airport's Terminal 3.
Nov 14 2013, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL COMPRESSED-NATURAL-GAS VANS
(Los Angeles, California – November 14, 2013) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved purchase of an additional 15 compressed-natural-gas (CNG) transit vans. Contract for the vehicles, in the amount of $703,468, was awarded to South Bay Ford, Inc., doing business as South Bay Ford Lincoln.
Nov 14 2013, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS APPROVES $7.07 MILLION TO CITY OF INGLEWOOD FOR NOISE MITIGATION EFFORTS
(Los Angeles, California – November 14, 2013) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today authorized a Letter of Agreement with the City of Inglewood and a grant of $7.07 million to Inglewood that will enable sound-insulation construction work on 173 dwelling units, and design and engineering for another 131 units.
Nov 13 2013, 12:00 AM
READY, SET, PULL! FRIENDS OF ONTARIO AIRPORT AND ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HOST 5TH ANNUAL PLANE PULL FOR USO AND LOCAL NON-PROFITS
(Ontario, CA --- November 13, 2013) Back by popular demand, the Friends of Ontario Airport and Ontario International Airport (ONT) will host the 5th Annual “Pull for Our Heroes” plane pull competition on Nov. 16 benefiting the USO Ontario
Nov 08 2013, 12:00 AM
ADVISORY: PUBLIC MEMORIAL SERVICE TO BE HELD FOR TRANSPORTATION SECURITY OFFICER GERARDO HERNANDEZ
The Transportation Security Administration will conduct a public memorial service for Transportation Security Officer Gerardo Hernandez on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013
Nov 07 2013, 12:00 AM
ADVISORY: TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION AND U.S. AIRPORTS WILL OBSERVE A MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF FALLEN TSO GERARDO HERNANDEZ
Employees with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and airports across the country will observe a moment of silence on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, at 9:20 a.m., PST – the same time of last Friday’s incident at Los Angeles International Airport – to honor fallen TSA Officer Gerardo Hernandez and his family.
Nov 05 2013, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS STATEMENT ON TERMINAL 3 RESPONSE AND RECOVERY EFFORTS
(Los Angeles, November 5, 2013) The multitude of complexities involved in the initial response to an active shooting scenario at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), one of the world’s busiest airports, involves the coordination of multiple local, state, federal agencies and first responders.
