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Oct 28 2008, 12:00 AM

EMIRATES AIRLINE BEGINS HISTORIC FIRST NON-STOP AIR SERVICE BETWEEN MIDDLE EAST AND U.S. WEST COAST; CEMENTS COMMITMENT TO LOS ANGELES

(Los Angeles, California – October 28, 2008) Coinciding with the historic arrival of its inaugural flight into Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) on Sunday, Oct. 26, senior executives from Emirates Airline were joined by Los AngelesCity and airport officials at a media briefing today to answer questions about the historic non-stop service between the Middle East and the U.S. West Coast. Los Angeles is the airline’s third U.S. gateway and latest route to join its global destination network.

Oct 20 2008, 12:00 AM

QANTAS CREATES HISTORY WITH INAUGURAL A-380 SERVICE AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – October 20, 2008) Qantas Airways today became the first airline to operate commercial Airbus A-380 flights between Australia and the U.S. West Coast, when its inaugural A-380 service arrived at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX).

Oct 15 2008, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OPENS NEW RESTAURANTS FEATURING POPULAR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FAVORITES

(Los Angeles, California – October 15, 2008) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and HMSHost Corporation today announced the opening of five new restaurants at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX), giving passengers dining choices that are favorites of Southern Californians.

Oct 10 2008, 12:00 AM

LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CLOSES PARKING LOT F

(Ontario, California -- October 10, 2008) LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) officials today announced the closing of remote parking Lot F, located on the corner of Airport Drive and Vineyard Avenue. Effective Oct. 14, Lot F will close to public parking as part of the airport’s plans to contain operational costs.

Oct 10 2008, 12:00 AM

FLIGHT PATH GALA BENEFIT SALUTES LAX 80TH ANNIVERSARY

(Los Angeles, California, October 2, 2008) Los Angeles International Airport’s Flight Path Learning Center and Museum will salute the airport’s 80th anniversary with a festive benefit on Monday, October 20, in the Imperial Terminal on LAX’s south perimeter. Themed "Those Were the Days," the evening includes a reception at 5:30 and a full-service dinner at 7. Featured will be the new Qantas A-380 super-jumbo aircraft, on static display on the tarmac near the dining area. More than 400 guests are expected. Reservations are available by calling (310) 215-5291.

Oct 08 2008, 12:00 AM

AIRPORT BOARD APPROVES INCREASE IN LAX FLYAWAY BUS FARES; INTRODUCES NEW DISCOUNT RATES FOR SENIORS, DISABLED PERSONS

(Los Angeles, California – October 8, 2008) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved a new fare structure for the LAX FlyAway bus service including the addition of discounts for seniors and disabled persons. The new fares, scheduled to start Jan. 1, 2009, for the FlyAway network of non-stop buses to Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX), will help offset the unprecedented rise in fuel and operating costs during the past year.

Oct 08 2008, 12:00 AM

TRAFFIC ADVISORY CALTRANS ANNOUNCES INTERMITTENT CLOSURES OF GLENN ANDERSON FREEWAY (105)

(Los Angeles, California – October 6, 2008) Both the westbound and eastbound I-105 access ramps leading to and from the Sepulveda Tunnel at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) will be closed at times this week due to the widening of those ramps by the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans). Two projects will widen and resurface the Sepulveda Boulevard on-and off-ramps. The closures will be in effect both during the day and nightly at various hours.

Oct 03 2008, 12:00 AM

PUBLIC WORKSHOP SCHEDULED ON DRAFT EIR FOR CROSS FIELD TAXIWAY PROJECT AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – October 3, 2008) Los Angeles World Airports has scheduled a public workshop to enable interested parties the opportunity to review, and provide written comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Cross Field Taxiway Project (CFTP) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Oct 02 2008, 12:00 AM

VNY HOLDS PUBLIC WORKSHOP - NOISIER AIRCRAFT PHASEOUT PROJECT DRAFT EIR

VAN NUYS, CA -- (Marketwire - October 2, 2008) – On Tuesday, October 7, starting at 3 p.m., the Van Nuys Airport (VNY) will hold a public meeting associated with the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that the airport is preparing for the Noisier Aircraft Phaseout project at VNY.Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the department of the City of LosAngeles that owns and operates VNY, has released the Draft EIR which is required to evaluate the potential impacts associated with the proposed phaseout.

Oct 01 2008, 12:00 AM

- - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - - LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNOUNCES CENTURY BOULEVARD CLOSURES NEAR LAX ON THURSDAY, OCT. 2, 4 – 7 PM

(Los Angeles, California – October 1, 2008) The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has announced westbound Century Boulevard leading to Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) will be closed Thursday, Oct. 2, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. due to scheduled labor demonstrations.

Sep 29 2008, 12:00 AM

ONT UPGRADES EMERGENCY PHONE SYSTEMS TO KEEP PASSENGERS AND EMPLOYEES SAFE

LA/Ontario International Airport’s (ONT) Information Technology (IT) Section completed upgrades to its emergency call-down notification telephone system this summer. The upgrades allow accurate and timely notification when an airport incident occurs. The new system also notifies more airport offices than the previous system.

Sep 26 2008, 12:00 AM

LA/PALMDALE REGIONAL AIRPORT HOSTS CAREER PATH SEMINAR FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

(PALMDALE, CA - September 26, 2008) - LA/Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) will join over 100 other community organizations in hosting the 17th annual Salute to Youth event. Over 2,500 high school juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to visit with Antelope Valley/High Desert employers and discuss career opportunities.