(Los Angeles, California – August 12, 2008) The Summer issue of LAXpectations – Better Travel Ahead e-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.org/lax/laxexpect.cfm. The newsletter updates readers on new developments and the status of the multi-billion-dollar capital improvement program at Los AngelesInternationalAirport (LAX). The current issue highlights:
DUBAI , U.A.E. - Emirates, one of the world's most successful and fastest-growing international airlines, is set to expand its network even further this year with the start of services to the West Coast of the U.S. On October 26, 2008, Emirates will open its third U.S. gateway with non-stop flights between Los Angeles and Dubai.
(ONTARIO, Calif. -- Aug. 4, 2008) -- LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) will participate in the city of Ontario National Night Out on Aug. 5. This is the 25th year for the national event. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., ONT representatives will distribute safety and crime prevention materials to passengers in the airports terminals.
E-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.org/lax/laxConnection.cfm. The newsletter provides information and news about Los Angeles International (LAX) passenger services and new air service to the public and the travel-tourism industry.
2:45 PM -- Incident has been secured by law enforcement. Items were empty cylinders. Passengers are returning to terminals and vehicular traffic on Upper Level roadway is returning to normal.
LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NORTHSIDE LAND USE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP SCHEDULED
( Los Angeles , California – July 7, 2008) The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a contract to Tron Construction, Inc., Hawthorne, for a portion of the Los Angeles International Airports (LAX) Residential Soundproofing Program. The $918,790 contract covers sound insulation modifications on 54 dwelling units (seven single-family dwellings, one duplex, and 45 condominium units), all within the LAX noise-impacted area in the City of Los Angeles.