May 21 2002, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES CULTURAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT TO ADMINISTER ART EXHIBIT PROGRAMS AT LOS ANGELES, ONTARIO AIRPORTS
(Los Angeles, California -- May 21, 2002) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved a memorandum of understanding with the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department to administer and provide curatorial services for art exhibits programs at Los Angeles International (LAX) and Ontario International (ONT) Airports.
May 20 2002, 12:00 AM
ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SHORT-TERM LOTS TO RE-OPEN
(Ontario, California - May 20, 2002) Ontario International Airport’s (ONT) hourly lots, which were closed since Sept. 11 due to a federal mandate restricting public parking within 300 feet of the terminals, re-opened today. The lots have new parking rates designed to accommodate patrons visiting the airport for a short period and to minimize traffic congestion in front of the terminals.
May 07 2002, 12:00 AM
W.H. SMITH AWARDED CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR LAX RETAIL CONCESSIONS
(Los Angeles, California -- May 7, 2002) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved an amendment to a retail concession contract with W.H. Smith, Inc., providing a three-year extension with two one-year extension options and requiring the firm to undertake $8 million in capital improvements at its stores at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The contract calls for LAWA to receive a minimum annual guarantee of $15,684,500 or 17 percent of gross sales, whichever is greater.
May 07 2002, 12:00 AM
L.A. WORLD AIRPORTS TO RECEIVE $46.2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS FOR SEPT. 11 SECURITY COSTS, TAXIWAY IMPROVEMENTS
(Los Angeles, California -- May 7, 2002) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today authorized Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to accept federal grants totaling $46,246,764. The grants cover partial reimbursements for security costs incurred at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ontario International Airport (ONT) for implementing new security measures between Sept. 11, 2001, and January 18, 2002, and for construction improvements to an airfield taxiway over Sepulveda Boulevard near LAX.
May 03 2002, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS LAUNCHES LOW-INTEREST, $150-MILLION COMMERCIAL PAPER FINANCING PROGRAM
(Los Angeles, California -- May 3, 2002) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has launched a $150-million commercial paper financing program and said it intends to make an initial draw of $10 million within one week to pay for reconstruction of an aircraft taxiway at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This is the first commercial paper program in the city agency's 74-year history.
Apr 29 2002, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IMPLEMENTS ADVANCED FLIGHT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON ITS WEBSITE
(Los Angeles, California -- April 29, 2002) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) today announced the launch of an Internet flight-tracking system on the airport's website that provides residents of neighboring communities concerned about aircraft noise with information on planes landing and taking off at LAX.
Apr 09 2002, 12:00 AM
LAX’S NEW SPECIAL ASSISTANCE VEHICLE SERVES TRAVELERS WITH DISABILITIES
(Los Angeles, California - April 9, 2002) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has introduced a new special assistance vehicle to transport passengers with disabilities or special needs between passenger terminals and remote gates located on the airport’s west end.
Apr 08 2002, 12:00 AM
DR. WARREN VALDRY PRESENTS ACI-NA AWARD TO SEN. PATTY MURRAY, REP. HAROLD ROGERS
(Washington, DC -- April 8, 2002) The Airports Council International - North America's (ACI-NA) Commissioners Committee, comprised of community leaders from across the nation, recently saluted Senate Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Patty Murray (D-WA), and House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Harold Rogers (R-KY) for their commitment and dedication to improving U.S. aviation.
Apr 08 2002, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT OPENS CYPERPORT CAFÉ WITH FREE CONNECTIVITY
(Los Angeles, California - April 8, 2002) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has announced the opening of Travel Right Café in Terminal 4 (American Airlines). The cyberport café and full-service food and beverage bar offers business and leisure travelers the freedom and convenience of staying connected worldwide.
Apr 05 2002, 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT EXPERIENCE GETS POSITIVE RATING FROM PASSENGERS
(Los Angeles, California -- April 5, 2002) The overall experience at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was rated positive by 77 percent of departing passengers, according to a survey released today that was conducted at the airport throughout the month of February.
Apr 04 2002, 12:00 AM
ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PICKS UP ADDITIONAL DAILY NONSTOP SERVICE TO DENVER
Ontario, California (April 4, 2002) -- Travelers using Ontario International Airport (ONT) can fly nonstop on Frontier JetExpress from Ontario, California to Denver, Colorado starting April 7. Frontier will offer two daily nonstop flights using a 50-seat regional jet (RJ) aircraft.
Apr 03 2002, 12:00 AM
INTERNATIONAL AVIATION LEADER CLIFTON MOORE DIES AT 80; "MR. AIRPORT" LED LOS ANGELES AIRPORTS DEPARTMENT 25 YEARS
(Lancaster, California -- April 3, 2002) Clifton Albert Moore, nicknamed "Mr. Airport" for his leadership in civil aviation both in Southern California and around the world, and who served for 25 years as executive director of Los Angeles City's vast four-airport system, died yesterday. He was 80 and living in retirement in Lancaster, California.
