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Sep 09 2009, 12:00 AM

- - TERMINAL ACCESS ADVISORY - - RENOVATION WORK BRINGS PARTIAL CLOSURE TO ARRIVALS LEVEL AT TOM BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL AT LAX

(Los Angeles, California – September 9, 2009) Los AngelesInternationalAirport announced the partial closure of the north side lower arrivals level of the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). The closure is effective September 13 to January 21, 2010, and is due to the scheduled renovation of the “Meet and Greet” area. Travelers will not have access to both the north patio door and the elevators in this area

Aug 27 2009, 12:00 AM

MICHAEL FELDMAN APPOINTED DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AT LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS

(August 27, 2009 – Los Angeles, California) - Michael Feldman is the new Deputy Executive Director for Facilities Management at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).

In this position, Feldman is responsible for the activities of the Facilities Planning, Facilities Engineering, Environmental Services, Inspection Services, and Construction and Maintenance divisions.

Aug 24 2009, 12:00 AM

AUGUST ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE

(Los Angeles, California – August 24, 2009) The August issue of the LAX ConnectionE-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.aero/connectionLAX.aspx . The newsletter provides information and news about Los AngelesInternationalAirport(LAX) passenger services and new air service to the public and the travel-tourism industry.

Aug 24 2009, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AMONG NATION'S BEST FOR ON-TIME FLIGHT ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE PERFORMANCE

(Los Angeles, California – August 24, 2009) Los AngelesInternationalAirport(LAX) ranked second among the nation’s 15 busiest airports in terms of the fewest delays experienced by its passengers on domestic arriving and departing flights, according to statistics released by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT).

Aug 20 2009, 12:00 AM

SUMMER ISSUE OF LAX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS E- NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE

(Los Angeles, California – August 19, 2009) The summer issue of the Re: LAX Capital Improvements e-newsletter (formerly LAXpectations) is now available online athttp://www.lawa.org/welcome_LAX.aspx?id=502. The newsletter describes new developments and current status of the multi-billion-dollar capital improvements program at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX). The current issue has an updated look and highlights:

Aug 18 2009, 12:00 AM

AIRLINES SIGN FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND ONGOING SUPPLY AGREEMENT WITH RENTECH AND ASIG FOR RENEWABLE SYNTHETIC DIESEL FUEL TO BE USED IN LAX GROUND SERVICE EQUIPMENT

(Washington -- August 18, 2009) The Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, announced today that eight of its member airlines have signed an unprecedented agreement with Rentech, Inc. and Aircraft Service International Group (ASIG) to purchase up to 1.5 million gallons per year of renewable synthetic diesel fuel (RenDiesel) for use in ground service equipment at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) beginning in late 2012, when Rentech’s plant to produce the fuel is scheduled to go into service.

The initial airline purchasers of RenDiesel are Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, UPS Airlines and US Airways, with the potential for adding other airline partners.

Aug 14 2009, 12:00 AM

JACQUELINE YAFT ASSUMES POSITION OF DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AT LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS

(Los Angeles, California – August 13, 2009) Jacqueline Yaft has assumed the position of Deputy Executive Director for Operations and Emergency Management at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)

Jul 31 2009, 12:00 AM

JULY ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE

(Los Angeles, California – July 31, 2009) The July issue of the LAX Connection E-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.aero/connectionLAX.aspx. The newsletter provides information and news about Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) passenger services and new air service to the public and the travel-tourism industry.

Jul 29 2009, 12:00 AM

LAX ANNOUNCES TRAFFIC IN AND OUT OF THE AIRPORT IS RUNNING SMOOTHLY AND WITHOUT DELAYS

(Los Angeles, California July 29, 2009) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) officials announced road work conducted by the California Department of Transportation is completed and there will be no further work taking place this week. Traffic in and out of LAX is running smoothly and without delays.

Jul 29 2009, 12:00 AM

ICONIC HOLLYWOOD BRAND PINK’S HOT DOGS TO OPEN FIRST EVER AIRPORT LOCATION AT LAX

(Los Angeles, California – July 29, 2009) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services announced it will open a Pink’s Hot Dogs location at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) inside Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) later this year. Made famous by numerous celebrity endorsements and constant crowds lined outside its doors, this is the first time theHollywood icon will be featured at an airport anywhere in the world.

Jul 29 2009, 12:00 AM

PUBLIC MEETING SET TO DISCUSS DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR LAX CENTRAL UTILITY PLANT REPLACEMENT PROJECT

(Los Angeles, California – July 29, 2009) A public meeting will be held Tuesday, August 18, 2009, to discuss the project-level Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that has been prepared for the Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) Central Utility Plant Replacement Project. The meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the FlightPathLearningCenter (Imperial Terminal), 6661 West Imperial Highway, Los Angeles.

Jul 28 2009, 12:00 AM

LAWA COMPLETES PURCHASE OF 20-ACRE PARCEL EAST OF TERMINAL 1 AT LAX; SITE TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE AS AIRPORT PARKING LOT

Los Angeles World Airports today announced completion of the purchase of a 20-acre parcel just east of Terminal 1 at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX) for $125 million. Airport officials plan to continue the existing lease of the property to a private operator who operates the property under the name Park One and to receive lease revenues.