Jun 02 2008, 12:00 AM
NINE COMPRESSED-NATURAL-GAS-FUELED BUSES TO BE PURCHASED FOR LAX FLYAWAY PROGRAM
(Los Angeles, California – June 2, 2008) Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved a contract to purchase nine compressed-natural-gas-fueled (CNG) buses for use on additional routes that are currently under development in the Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) FlyAway Program.
May 27 2008, 12:00 AM
HORIZON AIR ANNOUNCES FLIGHT SCHEDULE CHANGES STARTING AUG. 25
(SEATTLE) — Horizon Air today announced several changes to its fall flight schedule. The airline is aiming to improve its financial performance by cutting weaker routes and by adjusting flight frequencies and capacity to better match demand.
May 22 2008, 12:00 AM
MAY ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE
(Los Angeles, California – May 22 , 2008) The May issue of the LAX Connection e-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.org/lax/laxConnection.cfm. The newsletter provides information on Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) passenger services and amenities and new air service to the public and the travel-tourism industry.
May 21 2008, 12:00 AM
OFFICIALS FORECAST 820,000 LAX TRAVELERS FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
(Los Angeles, California – May 21, 2008) Air travelers passing through Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) over the Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer travel season can expect busy passenger terminals and mostly full flights. U.S. air carriers are anticipating flights will be 85 percent full this summer.
May 20 2008, 12:00 AM
SPRING ISSUE OF “LAXPECTATIONS” E- NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE
(Los Angeles, California – May 20, 2008) The Spring issue of LAXpectations – Better Travel Ahead e-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.org/lax/laxexpect.cfm. The newsletter updates readers on new developments and the status of the multi-billion-dollar capital improvement program at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX). The website also includes fact sheets that describe each of the major projects.
Apr 25 2008, 12:00 AM
ALITALIA AIRLINES HOSTS LOS ANGELES TRAVEL AGENTS AND TRAVEL MANAGERS AT EVENT HERALDING NEW NONSTOP SERVICE TO ROME
(Los Angeles, California - April 25, 2008) -- More than 100 travel agents and corporate travel managers joined Alitalia Airlines officials in celebrating the inauguration of new nonstop LAX-Rome service beginning June 1.
Apr 25 2008, 12:00 AM
CONTRACTS AWARDED TO CONSTRUCT MIDFIELD SATELLITE CONCOURSE, NEW LARGE AIRCRAFT GATES AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California – April 25, 2008) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded two contracts totaling $80.9 million for architectural, engineering, planning and design services for the Midfield Satellite Concourse, Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) enhancements, and related projects at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX).
Apr 24 2008, 12:00 AM
TWO PUBLIC MEETINGS SCHEDULED TO DISCUSS NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF DRAFT LAX ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
(Los Angeles. California – April 24, 2008) Two public scoping meetings are scheduled by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) during May to discuss the Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report for Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Specific Plan Amendment Study.
Apr 24 2008, 12:00 AM
APRIL ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE
(Los Angeles, California – April 24, 2008) The April edition of the Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) e-newsletter LAX Connection is now available on-line. The newsletter serves to communicate information about LAX traveler services and new air service for the general public and the travel and tourism industry.
Mar 31 2008, 12:00 AM
VIRGIN BLUE SET FOR TAKE-OFF TO LOS ANGELES OPEN SKIES AGREEMENT BRINGS COMPETITION TO ROUTES FROM DOWN UNDER, ECONOMIC BOOST TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
(Los Angeles, California – March 31, 2008) Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa announced today that Virgin Blue International Airlines will launch non-stop service between Australia and Los Angeles later this year under a new open-skies agreement, continuing a trend among international carriers that are choosing Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as their West Coast gateway and adding to the billions of dollars in economic activity generated in Southern California by overseas flights. Virgin Blue Airlines, through its long-haul international carrier, V Australia, will use the first of its 10 weekly allotments to launch non-stop service from Australia to Los Angeles in December, operating between Sydney and LAX.
Mar 27 2008, 12:00 AM
VAN NUYS AIRPORT INVITES PUBLIC TO AVIATION WEEK EVENTS IN APRIL
(Van Nuys, CA)- Marking its 80th birthday in 2008 as a leader in aviation, business and community service, Van Nuys Airport (VNY) invites the San Fernando Valley community and beyond to entertaining and educational Aviation Week events in late April, culminating with a Community Day on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mar 26 2008, 12:00 AM
ISSUES CONFERENCE TO SHED LIGHT ON CHALLENGES FACING GENERAL AVIATION INDUSTRY
VAN NUYS, Calif. and ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 26 – With the emergence of new environmentally friendly aviation initiatives, rising fuel prices, and the restructuring of funding for the entire U.S. aviation system, airport operators, aircraft manufacturers, and leaders in corporate and private aviation have a lot to pay attention to right now.
