May 02 2009, 12:00 AM
ROSENDAHL, HAHN, AIRPORT POLICE HONOR FALLEN OFFICER
( Los Angeles , California – May 2, 2009) In recognition of Airport Police Officer Tommy Edward Scott’s heroic service to the City of Los Angeles, Councilmembers Bill Rosendahl and Janice Hahn joined local officials and friends and family members of the fallen officer to name a portion of Lincoln Boulevard in his memory.
May 01 2009, 12:00 AM
ALLEGIANT AIR INAUGURATES FIRST FLIGHTS FROM LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (LAX) AIRLINE CELEBRATES WITH FARES AS LOW AS $29* ONE-WAY
(Los Angeles, California – May 1, 2009) Low-cost airline, Allegiant Air, LLC, a subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT,) will soon inaugurate nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to 13 of America’s “favorite” small cites beginning Friday, May 1. To celebrate, the low-cost airline is offering special fares to/from LAX starting at $29*one-way.
With the launch of this new service, the low-fare airline will provide the onlynonstop, low-cost service to the following cities from LAX (listed in chronological order):
- Medford , Ore. – Service begins May 1
Apr 30 2009, 12:00 AM
-- MEDIA ADVISORY – STREET DEDICATION AND CEREMONY IN MEMORY OF OFFICER TOMMY E. SCOTT
WHAT: Officials from Los Angeles City Council, Los Angeles Airport Police and Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association to honor the memory of Officer Tommy Edward Scott with a street dedication ceremony
WHO: Los Angeles City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl
Los Angeles City Councilmember Janice Hahn
Assemblymember Curren Price
George Centeno, chief of LAWA airport police division
Walter Zifkin, Los Angeles airport commissioner
Marshall McClain, president of the LA Airport Police Officer Association
Friends and family members of Officer Tommy Scott
Apr 30 2009, 12:00 AM
TRAFFIC ADVISORY -- LAX ANNOUNCES CLOSURE OF SOUTHBOUND LINCOLN BOULEVARD
(Los Angeles, California - April 30, 2009) The southbound lanes of Lincoln Boulevard leading to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be closed Saturday, May 2 between Manchester Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard. The closure will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. due to a street dedication ceremony honoring fallen Los Angeles Airport Police Officer Tommy E. Scott.
Apr 27 2009, 12:00 AM
LAWA STATEMENT REGARDING SWINE FLU PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
"Los Angeles World Airports officials stated today that reasonable precautions are being taken at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) as more cases of swine flu in the United States were confirmed by federal health officials over the weekend. Airport custodians, who normally clean and sanitize restrooms twice an hour in LAX’s five terminals where incoming international flights are processed, are paying additional attention to sanitizing door knobs, handrails and faucets on a regular basis. In addition, public education signs with general tips on preventing the spread of illnesses -- that are regularly posted throughout the airport during regular flu season -- are being re-posted.
Apr 27 2009, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS HOSTS FIFTH ANNUAL NATIONAL AVIATION AIR QUALITY CONFERENCE
(Los Angeles – April 27, 2009) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) will host the American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Fifth Annual Aviation Air Quality Conference being held April 29 - May 1 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The annual AAAE Air Quality Conference is the preeminent aviation air quality conference for the U.S. aviation industry.
Apr 21 2009, 12:00 AM
CONTRACT AWARDS MOVE LAX DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FORWARD
(Los Angeles, California – April 21, 2009) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded two contracts that will move the LAX development Program forward. The first contract for $10,978,000 was awarded to Walsh Austin Joint Venture, Los Angeles for construction manager at risk pre-construction services. These services will be provided for the Bradley West Gates, a component of the overall Tom Bradley International Terminal Modernization Project. Pre-construction services may consist of risk assessment, construction phasing, cost and budget estimating, and mitigation recommendations, among others.
Apr 20 2009, 12:00 AM
YOU ARE HERE: LOS ANGELES ARTISTS TAKE ON THE CITY IN EXHIBIT AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California – April 20, 2009) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs,announces a new exhibit on display at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) featuring art reflecting the diversity and eclecticism of Los Angeles by a range of Los Angeles-based artists. Artworks include photograph collages, paintings, and a customized rickshaw.
Apr 17 2009, 12:00 AM
TRAFFIC ADVISORY - - SOUTHBOUND SEPULVEDA TUNNEL PARTIALLY CLOSED
(Los Angeles, California – April 17, 2009) The southbound Sepulveda Tunnel will close lanes 2 and 3 today starting at 9 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m. Lane 1 will remain open. Motorists exiting Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) will not have access to Sepulveda Boulevard and the eastbound I-105 onramp.
Apr 09 2009, 12:00 AM
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR LAX CENTRAL UTILITY PLANT REPLACEMENT PROJECT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING
(Los Angeles, California – April 9, 2009) Los Angeles World Airports today announced the Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Los AngelesInternational Airport (LAX) Central Utility Plant Replacement Project.
Apr 07 2009, 12:00 AM
SPRING ISSUE OF “LAXPECTATIONS” E- NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE
(Los Angeles, California – April 7, 2009) The spring issue of LAXpectations – Better Travel Ahead e-newsletter is now available online at:http://www.lawa.org/welcome_LAX.aspx?id=502. The newsletter updates readers on new developments and the status of the multi-billion-dollar capital improvement program at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX). The current issue highlights:
Apr 02 2009, 12:00 AM
NEW 12,700-SQUARE FOOT - REFRIGERATION UNIT OPENS AT LAX; LOS ANGELES IS BECOMING NEW HUB FOR FLOWER INDUSTRY SUPPLY CHAIN
(Los Angeles, California—April 2, 2009) Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa was joined by officials from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Mercury Air Group, Inc., to announce today the opening of a 12,700-square-foot refrigeration facility at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX). The refrigeration unit is the largest at any West Coast airport and is expected to facilitate the expansion of the local flower trade and reduce local consumer costs for flowers.
