Jan 03 2013, 12:00 AM
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ADDS RENO/LAKE TAHOE SERVICE AT LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(Ontario, California – January 3, 2013) Southwest Airlines will offer seasonal service between LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Reno-Tahoe Airport beginning January 6, 2013.
Jan 02 2013, 12:00 AM
LAN AIRLINES FIRST TO OPERATE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS ON 787 DREAMLINER AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California – January 2, 2013) LAN Airlines becomes the first carrier to offer international service on the 787 Dreamliner at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Starting today
Dec 26 2012, 12:00 AM
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
(L os Angeles, California – December 26, 2012) The November/December issue of LAX Connection E-newsletter is now available online athttp://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.
Dec 26 2012, 12:00 AM
LA TOURISM AND LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS SHOWCASE NEW LAX TERMINAL WITH FLOAT IN 2013 ROSE PARADE
More than 7,000 fragrant roses and nearly 5,000 carnations will adorn a float created by the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (LA Tourism) and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to replicate the $1.5-billion New Tom Bradley International Terminal opening in 2013, when the 124th Annual 2013 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade steps off on January 1, 2013.
Dec 24 2012, 12:00 AM
LAX FLYAWAY® BUS STOP AT UNION STATION TO BE TEMPORARILY RELOCATED
(Los Angeles, California – December 24, 2012) Riders who use the LAX FlyAway® service at Union Station are being notified that the bus stop will be temporarily relocated on December 29, January 5, January 12 and January 26 to the Amtrak Thruway Bus Station to accommodate a planned renovation project.
Dec 21 2012, 12:00 AM
LAX AND AIRLINE OFFICIALS REMIND TRAVELERS THAT FREE WHEELCHAIR SERVICES RESERVED FOR PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES OR MOBILITY ISSUES
(Los Angeles, California – December 21, 2012) With nearly 2.24 million travelers expected to pass through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) during the 13-day holiday travel period that begins today, airport and airline officials want to remind passengers that wheelchair services offered free by the airlines to their passengers should be reserved for persons with disabilities and senior citizens with mobility issues. These services are intended to provide equal access to those who would have difficulty getting to and from an aircraft due to medical needs.
Dec 20 2012, 12:00 AM
2.24 MILLION PASSENGERS EXPECTED AT LAX DURING HOLIDAY SEASON; 5.38 PERCENT INCREASE OVER LAST YEAR
(Los Angeles, California – December 20, 2012) Passenger volume at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is expected to increase 5.38 percent to nearly 2.24 million passengers this upcoming holiday travel season, compared to 2.13 million actual passengers last year. The 13-day holiday travel period begins Friday, December 21, and continues through Wednesday, January 2, 2013.
Dec 19 2012, 12:00 AM
ARTISTS BREW ARTWORK OF UNUSUAL INGREDIENTS AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(Los Angeles, California – December 19, 2012) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, announces a new installation by Los Angeles-based artists Sophia Allison and Leanne Lee at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Dec 17 2012, 12:00 AM
GUIDING CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES FOR POTENTIAL DIVESTITURE OF LA/ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA (December 17, 2012) --- The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) today approved a resolution establishing guiding concepts and principles for the potential divestiture of LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT).
Dec 17 2012, 12:00 AM
SITES PROPOSED FOR METRO LIGHT RAIL DIRECT CONNECTION TO LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINALS
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) staff today announced its “strong commitment and desire” for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to locate a Metro light rail station directly at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). To support this proposal, LAWA has committed to provide scarce airport property located west of Sepulveda Boulevard on the east end of the Central Terminal Area (CTA) to create the opportunity for an on-airport Metro light rail station.
Dec 14 2012, 12:00 AM
TWENTY AIRPORT POLICE CADETS GRADUATE LAPD CADET ACADEMY
(Los Angeles, California – December 14, 2012) Twenty Los Angeles Airport Police cadets, ranging in ages 13 to 19, will graduate from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Cadet Academy Program. The cadets will be sworn in during a ceremony beginning 11 a.m. on Sunday, December 16, at the University of Southern California’s Galen Center, 3400 Figueroa Street, Los Angeles.
Dec 11 2012, 12:00 AM
LUFTHANSA BRINGS FIRST-EVER BOEING 747-8 INTERCONTINENTAL PASSENGER SERVICE TO U.S. WEST COAST AT LAX
(Los Angeles, California – December 11, 2012) Lufthansa initiated commercial service Monday of the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental along the airline’s Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) route. Flight LH456 departed Frankfurt touched down at LAX at 1:15 p.m. The City of Angels is just the second destination in the U.S. and fourth in the world designated for service of the new jumbo jet. The regularly-scheduled return flight, LH457, departed LAX at 3:45 p.m. arriving in Frankfurt shortly after 11 a.m. the following day. Lufthansa’s newest flagship aircraft will provide daily service between the two cities, increasing capacity on this route by 17 percent.
