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Jan 09 2004, 12:00 AM

-- MEDIA STATEMENT -- LAX RETAINS ADDITIONAL SECURITY MEASURES IMPLEMENTED DEC. 21

(Los Angeles, California -- January 9, 2004) As is apparent to passengers, visitors and workers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the airport is leaving in place additional security measures that were implemented Dec. 21, 2003, until further notice.

Jan 08 2004, 12:00 AM

RESPONSE OF LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS TO THE REPORT ON THE REVIEW OF CONTRACTING PRACTICES PREPARED BY SJOBERG EVASHENK CONSULTING, LLC ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CONTROLLER

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Dec 29 2003, 12:00 AM

AIRPORT POLICE STRONGLY REMIND TRAVELERS TO ABIDE BY THE NO PASSENGER PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF AT TERMINAL CURBSIDE BUSES, TAXIS, SHUTTLE VANS, METRO GREEN LINE SUGGESTED AS ALTERNATIVES

(Los Angeles, California – December 29, 2003) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Police are reminding travelers that passenger drop-offs and pick-ups at terminal curbside, traffic islands and parking structure entrances are prohibited. As a security precaution, private vehicles are instructed to park in the airport’s Central Terminal Area (CTA) parking structures through Sunday, January 4, 2004.

Dec 26 2003, 12:00 AM

TRAVELERS URGED TO AVOID BRINGING PRIVATE VEHICLES TO LAX CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA FOR REMAINDER OF CURRENT HOLIDAY TRAVEL PERIOD BUSES, TAXIS, SHUTTLE VANS, METRO GREEN LINE SUGGESTED AS ALTERNATIVES

(Los Angeles, California – December 26, 2003) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials are urging travelers to avoid bringing private vehicles to the Central Terminal Area (CTA) for the remainder of the holiday period unless they plan to park in the airport's CTA parking structures.

Dec 23 2003, 12:00 AM

LAX ANNOUNCES DETAILS OF REVISED TRAFFIC PLAN FOR CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA FOR REMAINDER OF CURRENT HOLIDAY TRAVEL PERIOD

(Los Angeles, California – December 23, 2003) Los Angeles World Airports today announced that all curbside drop-off and pick-up of passengers in the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Central Terminal Area (CTA) will be suspended through the remainder of the current holiday period. All private vehicles entering the CTA roadways will be required to park in the parking structures.

Dec 21 2003, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS RESPONDS TO THE U.S. HOMELAND SECURITY DEPARTMENT’S UPGRADING OF THE NATIONAL THREAT CONDITION LEVEL TO ORANGE

(Los Angeles, California – December 21, 2003) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) announced it has heightened alertness and increased security at its airports in response to the U.S. Homeland Security Department’s raising the national treat level to high (“Orange”). Airport Police are working with the Transportation Security Administration, local law enforcement officials and air carriers to

Dec 19 2003, 12:00 AM

LAX EXPECTS 2.6 MILLION PASSENGERS TO USE LAX DURING HOLIDAYS AIRPORT OFFICIALS OFFER HELPFUL TIPS TO TRAVELERS

(Los Angeles, California - December 19, 2003) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials are estimating 2.6 million holiday travelers will pass through the airport between Friday, Dec. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 4. The daily average of this year’s passenger traffic is expected to be the same as last year's. However it remains nine percent lower than the record holiday travel recorded in late Dec. 2000 and early Jan. 2001.

Dec 18 2003, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS NAMES LOUIS CHARLES HOOK AS CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

(Los Angeles, California – December 18, 2003) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has named Louis Charles Hook as its new Chief Information Officer.Hook will be responsible for LAWA’s Information Technology Division overseeing information systems and telecommunication functions, in addition to establishing internal policies and formulating a

Dec 16 2003, 12:00 AM

MEDIA ADVISORY HISTORICAL FLY-IN TO MARK 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WRIGHT BROTHERS &RSQUO; FIRST FLIGHT; FESTIVAL RECOGNIZES CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) will mark 100 years of aviation progress since the Wright Brothers' first controlled, powered flight on Dec. 17, 1903, and Los Angeles International Airport's (LAX's) 75th anniversary with the following commemorative events:

Dec 15 2003, 12:00 AM

CONTROLLERS AUDIT SHOWS AIRPORT AUTHORITY'S ACTIVITIES IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH CITY RULES AND REGULATIONS REPORT OFFERS VALUABLE GUIDANCE FOR CHANGES AT CITY-OWNED AIRPORTS

(Los Angeles, California -- December 15, 2003) Demonstrating a commitment to continually improving airport operations, today Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Interim Executive Director Kim Day thanked City Controller Laura Chick for her required audit of the department.

Dec 08 2003, 12:00 AM

MAYOR JIM HAHN ANNOUNCES $225-MILLION UPGRADE OF TOM BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL AT LAX

(Los Angeles, California - December 8, 2003) Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn today announced a $225-million project to renovate the interior of the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for improved operational efficiency and enhanced customer satisfaction. Nearly 40 percent of the estimated cost is allocated to security and safety upgrades.

Dec 04 2003, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS APPOINTS KATHY VAN NESS MANAGER OF FINANCIAL PLANNING DIVISION

(Los Angeles, California - December 4, 2003) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has announced the appointment of Kathy Van Ness as the Financial Manager II of its Financial Planning Division.Van Ness will be responsible for managing the Los Angeles City department's operating budget and the Financial System Section (FAMIS/SAP) for LAWA's four airports: Los Angeles International (LAX), Ontario International (ONT), Van Nuys (VNY) and Palmdale Regional (PMD).