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Dec 20 2024, 10:22 PM

LAX EXPECTS MORE THAN 3.2 MILLION WINTER HOLIDAY TRAVELERS, SHARES TRAVEL TIPS

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is preparing for one of its busiest periods of the year as the winter holiday travel period began Thursday, Dec. 19 and continues through Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. During this time, the airport expects to serve more than 3.2 million passengers, with peak volumes anticipated on Dec. 21, 27, 30 and Jan. 2, 2025.

Nov 21 2024, 10:22 PM

LAX PREPARES FOR BUSY THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY TRAVEL, OFFERS TIPS FOR SMOOTH AIRPORT EXPERIENCE

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) anticipates a busy Thanksgiving holiday travel period, which spans from Thursday, Nov. 21 to Monday, Dec. 2. The airport projects over 2.2 million passengers to transit through the airport during that time, with the busiest travel day expected to be on Sunday, Nov. 24.

Nov 19 2024, 09:20 AM

LAX'S AUTOMATED PEOPLE MOVER BEGINS NEW PHASE OF TESTING INTO CENTRAL TERMINAL AREA

LOS ANGELES — Employees and guests at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) can now catch a glimpse of the Automated People Mover (APM), as a new phase of testing will bring train cars through the Central Terminal Area (CTA). This is a key milestone for the APM testing team, with the first train vehicles crossing over Sepulveda and Century boulevards, and entering the CTA for the first time ever.

Nov 01 2024, 06:38 PM

LAX UNVEILS NEW MURAL IN TERMINAL 4: EVERYDAY TRANSCENDENCE BY ALLISON KUNATH

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has introduced a new mural titled Everyday Transcendence by artist Allison Kunath, located in Terminal 4’s concourse. The 226-foot-wide artwork showcases bold sunburst patterns and over 60 colors transitioning from cool blues to warm hues, symbolizing movement and human connection. This installation, part of LAX’s Terminal 4 renovations, aims to enrich the passenger experience with a moment of reflection and gratitude. The mural is now on display for ticketed passengers.

Oct 25 2024, 06:38 PM

2000+ LAUSD AND LOCAL STUDENTS ATTEND AVIATION CAREER DAYS AT LAX AND VAN NUYS AIRPORT

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) recently held two Aviation Career Days at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY), in partnership with several business and community partners, providing a unique opportunity for students from Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and other local schools to explore careers in the aviation industry.

Oct 18 2024, 11:45 PM

HIRELAX APPRENTICESHIP READINESS PROGRAM CELEBRATES 500 GRADUATES

With the graduation of its 22nd cohort, the HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program has now trained over 500 local residents for skilled careers in construction. This program plays a key role in supporting Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects while providing life-changing opportunities for underrepresented communities in Los Angeles.

Oct 09 2024, 02:00 PM

INNOVATIVE RELOCATION OF MIDFIELD SATELLITE CONCOURSE SOUTH TERMINAL SEGMENTS NOW UNDERWAY AT LAX

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has begun the process of relocating all nine segments of the Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South project from the offsite construction location to the airfield at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Today marked the successful delivery of the project’s third segment to the project site, which is located south of the West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal.

Sep 26 2024, 07:02 PM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS REMOVES FOREVER CHEMICALS FROM ONE OF THE LARGEST AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIREFIGHTING RESPONSE FLEETS IN THE US

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is nearing completion of a pioneering project to remove firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from its entire fleet of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY). This initiative will make LAWA among the first airport operators in California to transition to fluorine-free foam (F3) and positions it as a leader in environmental stewardship and firefighter safety.

Sep 24 2024, 08:03 PM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS CELEBRATES LAX VOLUNTEERS

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) celebrated more than 100 volunteers who assist guests at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at its annual recognition dinner. The event recognized volunteers for the important role they serve in helping guests navigate one of the world's busiest airports.

Sep 19 2024, 08:54 PM

LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS, UNIBAIL-RODAMCO-WESTFIELD, AND DELTA AIR LINES CELEBRATE LOCAL, MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS PARTICIPATION AT LAX TERMINAL 3

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports and Delta Air Lines, celebrated the local and minority businesses powering the latest dining and retail offerings at the new Terminal 3 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), including local brands Alfred, Fat Sal's, Homeboy, Native by Nyesha and Yakumi.

Aug 22 2024, 08:54 PM

"LAX PRESENTS" PERFORMANCE SERIES ANNOUNCES ARTIST LINEUP FOR SUMMER & FALL 2024 SEASON

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is proud to announce its Summer & Fall 2024 season of LAX Presents, a multi-cultural and experimental performance series for guests to enjoy at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). In partnership with DUBLAB and Rum & Humble, performances are staged in Terminals 1 and 7. This season's program runs from July through December and premiered in Terminal 7 with Christopher Rountree and M.A. Tiesenga of Wild Up, a Los Angeles-based contemporary classical and pop music ensemble, and in Terminal 1 with Sameer Gupta.

Aug 21 2024, 09:34 PM

LAX RECEIVES FINAL CARS FOR AUTOMATED PEOPLE MOVER TRAIN

The final 4 Automated People Mover (APM) train cars arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), bringing the total number on site to 44. The first cars arrived in summer 2022 and the remaining cars have since been steadily making the cross-country journey from the manufacturer in Pittsburgh, PA. The new cars will join the rest of the fleet in testing on the APM’s elevated guideway, as the design-build team at LAX Integrated Express Solutions (LINXS) continues progress toward the project completion date of December 8, 2025.