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Jul 01 2022, 01:00 PM
JULY MODERNIZATION HIGHLIGHTS: Key Updates on Construction Projects at LAX and VNY

(Los Angeles, CA) Each month, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) shares updates on current and upcoming construction projects at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY). This newsletter contains information about the status of projects at LAX and VNY, as well as construction impacts to the airport roadways and the surrounding communities.

Jun 29 2022, 09:00 AM
UP TO 115,000 PASSENGERS PER DAY EXPECTED TO DEPART LAX FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY

(Los Angeles) With the busy summer travel season in full swing, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) expects as many as 115,000 departing passengers per day during the Independence Day weekend. With parking structures already filling to capacity, guests are encouraged to plan ahead for parking and pickup well in advance this year.

Jun 28 2022, 09:15 AM
MORE THAN 80 STUDENTS ATTEND LAX AVIATION CAREERS EDUCATION ACADEMY

(Los Angeles) Over the course of last week, more than 80 middle and high school students took part in Los Angeles International Airport's (LAX) first hybrid LAX Aviation Careers Education (ACE) Academy. The academy offered a four-day virtual program, which concluded with 24 students attending Friday's in-person sessions.

Jun 17 2022, 10:00 AM
LAX FLY QUIETER PROGRAM RELEASES 2021 REPORT, RECOGNIZES AIRLINES FOR EFFORTS TO REDUCE AIRCRAFT NOISE

(Los Angeles, CA) Today, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) recognized nine airlines as the 2021 winners of the LAX Fly Quieter Program. The program, which began in 2020, recognizes efforts to reduce aircraft noise through voluntary operational and technical measures, as well as community engagement.

Jun 15 2022, 12:00 PM
LAX CELEBRATES WORLD MUSIC DAY WITH LIVE PERFORMANCES BY TIGRAN HAMASYAN AND DANIEL HO

(Los Angeles) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Rum & Humble will present pianist Tigran Hamasyan and Hawaiian singer-songwriter Daniel Ho for performances at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as part of a multi-day recognition of World Music Day, which is celebrated on June 21. These live performances are part of the LAX Presents Spring-Summer 2022 series and LAWA's commitment to enhancing the guest experience at LAX by showcasing the music of performers from Los Angeles and around the world.

Jun 09 2022, 10:00 AM
NEW LAX POWER RECEIVING STATION-X HANDED OVER TO LADWP FOR COMPLETION

(Los Angeles) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) announced today that construction of the future Receiving Station-X (RS-X), which will enhance the reliability of electricity delivery at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), has been transferred to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for final completion.

Jun 03 2022, 02:00 PM
HIRELAX PROGRAM GRADUATES 11 STUDENTS READY TO BUILD FUTURE OF LAX

(Los Angeles) Today, the HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program celebrated the graduation of students from its 12th cohort. The 11 graduates are now ready to pursue construction trade apprenticeships.

Jun 02 2022, 08:00 AM
LAX CONSOLIDATED RENT-A-CAR FACILITY ACHIEVES TENANT HANDOVER MILESTONE, MOVES ONE STEP CLOSER TO COMPLETION

(Los Angeles) After more than four million work hours, Los Angeles International Airport's (LAX) Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility has achieved its next major milestone – handing over the Ready Return/Idle Storage building to rental car tenants to build out their customer space – marking a new project phase for what will become the largest rental car facility in the world once open. 

Jun 01 2022, 03:30 PM
JUNE MODERNIZATION HIGHLIGHTS: Key Updates on Construction Projects at LAX and VNY
(Los Angeles) Each month, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) shares updates on current and upcoming construction projects at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Jun 01 2022, 10:30 AM
LAX PASSENGER TRAFFIC INCREASES 77 PERCENT YEAR-OVER-YEAR IN APRIL, INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC TOPS 1.2 MILLION
(Los Angeles) Passenger traffic at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) continued to show strong gains in April, with the number of international guests increasing by more than 195% compared to April 2021, marking the second straight month of international traffic of more than 1 million passengers.
May 27 2022, 09:30 AM
LAX PLACES IN TOP 10 FOR FASTEST AIRPORT WI-FI IN THE WORLD
(Los Angeles) Passengers using phones, laptops and other personal devices at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) have access to one of the fastest airport Wi-Fi services in the world, according to a new ranking of global airport Wi-Fi speeds.
May 24 2022, 06:00 AM
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TRAVEL AT LAX EXPECTED TO TOP 200,000 PASSENGERS PER DAY, PLAN YOUR PARKING NOW
(Los Angeles) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) could top 200,000 passengers per day during peak travel around the Memorial Day weekend, so passengers are encouraged to plan ahead for parking and pickup well in advance this year.
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