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Dec 16 2021, 12:30 PM

BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS APPROVES CONTRACT TO REOPEN FIRST FLIGHT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

(Los Angeles, CA) Today, the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) approved a three-year contract that will re-open the First Flight Child Development Center next spring. The Center, which is located north of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), will again provide child care services for young children of airport workers and nearby residents. It is owned by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and will be operated by the Learning Care Group.

Dec 16 2021, 07:00 AM

LAX FORECASTS UP TO 3.5 MILLION PASSENGERS DURING WINTER HOLIDAY TRAVEL SEASON

(Los Angeles, CA) The winter holiday travel season is off to a strong start at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) where up to 3.5 million travelers are expected to use the airport from Dec. 16, 2021 - Jan. 3, 2022, making this the busiest travel period the airport has seen this year.

Dec 09 2021, 03:00 PM

MAYOR GARCETTI, LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS CELEBRATE OPENING OF AIRPORT POLICE FACILITY

(Los Angeles, CA) The Los Angeles Airport Police Division (APD) has a state-of-the-art new centralized headquarters that will foster interagency collaboration and innovation for decades to come. The $216-million Airport Police Facility officially opened today with a ceremony led by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.

Dec 08 2021, 02:30 PM

LAX VIRTUAL SANTA FLY-IN BRINGS HOLIDAY CHEER TO MORE THAN 2,100 CHILDREN

(Los Angeles, CA) Today, more than 2,100 local students from 22 local and greater Los Angeles-area schools shared in holiday cheer as Santa Claus made a virtual appearance as part of Los Angeles International Airport's (LAX) annual Santa Fly-In event. Students in transitional kindergarten, kindergarten and first-grade classes enjoyed a virtual program that included educational entertainment, safety activities and a reading from Saint Nicholas himself. Attendance for the event was the highest in the program's history.

Dec 08 2021, 09:00 AM

VALET PARKING NOW AVAILABLE AT TERMINAL 1 AS LAX ELEVATES ITS SMART PARKING EXPERIENCES

(Los Angeles, CA) Guests at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) now have the option to valet park their vehicle in the garage across from Terminal 1, saving them time and reducing travel-related stress.

Dec 01 2021, 09:00 AM

DECEMBER 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).

Nov 19 2021, 12:15 PM

LAX CELEBRATES TERMINALS 1-2 BRIDGE OPENING AS POST-SECURITY CONNECTIVITY GROWS

(Los Angeles, CA) A new bridge connecting Terminals 1 and 2 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will improve passenger flow, create an additional way to access select gates and increase guest access to food and retail concessions.

Nov 18 2021, 07:00 AM

LAX PROJECTS 2 MILLION GUESTS DURING THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY PERIOD, ENCOURAGES TRAVELERS TO PLAN AHEAD

(Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is forecasting a Thanksgiving holiday travel period with up to two million guests during the two weeks surrounding the holiday, potentially doubling the number from the same time last year. Because LAX is expected to be as busy as the peak summer season or more on certain days, travelers are encouraged to plan ahead.

Nov 02 2021, 12:00 PM

LAX AVIATION CAREER DAY CONNECTS MORE THAN 1,000 STUDENTS WITH CAREER PATHS THROUGH VIRTUAL LEARNING EVENTS

(Los Angeles, CA) More than 1,000 students connected with inspirational leaders and explored dozens of career paths throughout the aviation industry during Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) two-day Aviation Career Day.

Nov 01 2021, 11:00 AM

NOVEMBER 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).

Nov 01 2021, 09:00 AM

LAX PREPARES TO WELCOME BACK INTERNATIONAL GUESTS, OFFERS TIPS TO EXPEDITE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

One week from today, the United States will welcome back foreign travelers from the European Union, United Kingdom and other countries who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is ready to welcome back the world with facilities that are safe, clean and offer the latest technology to speed up entry and exit.

Oct 26 2021, 02:00 PM

LAX FLY QUIETER PROGRAM RECOGNIZES AIRLINES FOR EFFORTS TO REDUCE AIRCRAFT NOISE

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) recognized nine airlines as winners of the inaugural LAX Fly Quieter Program, which recognizes efforts to reduce aircraft noise through voluntary operational and technical practices, as well as community engagement.