For Immediate Release
May 4, 2018
Contact:
Frederick Badlissi - LAX Public Relations
(424) 646-5260
Li-Chun Hsu Young - DFS
(310) 422-0638
(Los Angeles, CA) Though Mother’s Day is a little over a week away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and DFS Group gave traveling moms and their traveling companions the star treatment today at Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). Mothers and their families who entered TBIT were greeted by a variety of activities and gifts, all meant to celebrate the commitment they make to brigtening our days, everyday, whether its on a playground, on a phone call, or in an international airport terminal.
“Moms are often so busy taking care of others, they don’t take the time to treat themselves, so for the Mother’s Day holiday we wanted to do what we can to help them relax, have fun and feel pampered at LAX," said Barbara Yamamoto, Chief Experience Officer of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). “Wherever they’re headed today, we want Mom to feel special, and DFS is helping us make that happen.”
As guests entered TBIT’s Great Hall (the area just beyond Transportation Security Administration screening), they were given hand-crafted wooden roses, invited to have their pictures taken in a photo booth, enjoyed chocolates from Godiva, had their own perfume bottles engraved, and sampled luxurious makeup and skincare products. Customers also had the opportunity to play Spin-the-Wheel for the chance to win a variety of prizes.
“DFS is delighted to offer all of our traveling customers exclusive savings and special promotions as part of Mothers’ Day 2018,” said Mark Sullivan Managing Director, America, North America Division. “We look forward to seeing mothers treating themselves to something luxurious, or being pampered by loved ones on this special day of the year.”
Though the event’s offerings were limited to today only, guests will be able to enjoy DFS the following promotions from May 4 – May 6 and May 11-13:
Products & Promotions
- Estée Lauder – Makeup artist event highlighting DFS exclusive set. Customers can save 25% off when purchasing the Beautiful Skin Travel Collection during the month of May.
- Clinique – Event will feature 2 of Clinique’s best sellers, Fresh Pressed Pillar and Moisture Surge Hydrator, while serving refreshments that align with products as well as a free custom-fit moisturizer sample.
- Issey Miyake, Dolce & Gabbana, Elie Saab, and Narcisco Rodriguez – Customers can enjoy a complimentary custom engraving with any purchase of a large fragrance.
- Dior – Customers will receive a special Dior flower upon any purchase.
The newly debuted Giorgio Armani Pop-up store, Lip Vibes, will also feature an exclusive view of a new collection of vibrant shades before the world launch. This pop-up shop is only available until June 15.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is the fourth busiest airport in the world, second in the United States, and was named Skytrax’s 2017 Top 10 Most Improved Airports.LAX served more than 84.56 million passengers in 2017.LAX offers 737 daily nonstop flights to 100 cities in the U.S. and 1,386 weekly nonstop flights to 88 cities in 44 countries on 73 commercial air carriers. LAX ranks 14th in the world and fifth in the U.S. in air cargo tonnage processed, with more than 2.2 million tons of air cargo valued at over $101.4 billion.LAX handled 697,138 operations (landings and takeoffs) in 2016.
An economic study based on 2014 operations reported LAX generated 620,600 jobs in Southern California with labor income of $37.3 billion and economic output (business revenues) of more than $126.6 billion. This activity added $6.2 billion to local and state revenues and $8.7 billion in federal tax revenues. The study also reported that LAX’s ongoing capital-improvement program creates an additional 121,640 annual jobs with labor income of $7.6 billion and economic output of $20.3 billion, $966 million in state and local taxes, and $1.6 billion in federal tax revenues.
LAX is also the second most popular airport in the world to appear on Instagram according to wego.com. LAX is part of a system of two Southern California airports – along with Van Nuys general aviation – that are owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports, a proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles that receives no funding from the City’s general fund.
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