News Releases

Feb 23 2018, 12:30 PM
Music is in the Air at LAX

(Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Grand Performances are excited to announce the 2018 LAX Presents line-up, which will feature musical acts, dancers, a DJ and even puppeteers.

Feb 16 2018, 02:00 PM
TSA, LAWA Partner to Demonstrate State-of-the-Art Security Technologies at LAX

Los Angeles, CA) The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today highlighted two security checkpoint technologies that are currently being piloted at Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). These systems are designed to enhance security while easing the screening process for travelers.

Feb 15 2018, 02:00 PM
LAWA RECOMMENDS LINXS TO DESIGN, BUILD, FINANCE, OPERATE & MAINTAIN THE AUTOMATED PEOPLE MOVER AT LAX

(Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) has approved LAX Integrated Express Solutions (LINXS) as the Recommended Developer (RD) and has initiated the first agreement between the parties. The agreement with LINXS sets in motion the path towards full contract approval by BOAC and the Los Angeles City Council in April to design, build, finance, operate and maintain (DBFOM) the Automated People Mover (APM) at LAX.

Feb 13 2018, 05:00 PM
Flying Kisses From LAX PUPs and Southwest Airlines Delight Passengers at Terminal 1

(Los Angeles, CA) This morning, visitors to Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) Terminal 1 were met with a pack of love: nearly 20 of LAX’s Pets Unstressing Passengers (PUPs) canines (and their human volunteers) were eagerly waiting to greet the guests.  

Feb 10 2018, 12:00 PM
Middle School Students Jump-Start Their Aviation Imaginations at Annual LAX Job Shadow Day

(Los Angeles, CA) Students from Orville Wright and (Judge) Albert Monroe Middle Schools were treated to an airfield bus ride and a behind-the-scenes look at airport operations as part of today’s LAX Job Shadow Day. The annual event allows students to learn about aviation careers from those working at the airport, including engineers, project managers, law enforcement officers, community relations specialists, and pilots. The event took place at the Flight Path Museum and Learning Center, and included mentors from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Compass Airlines.

Feb 09 2018, 05:00 PM
LAX Construction Impacts: Parking Structure 4 Construction Begins

(Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is advising guests that a project to build new ramps inside Parking Structure 4 will result in a change for accessing Levels 4-5 of the facility beginning on Monday, February 12, and continuing through the summer.

Feb 08 2018, 05:00 PM
Overnight Water Line Replacement to Close Lanes at Terminals 1-2

(Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is advising guests that water line relocation work will close multiple lanes at Terminals 1 and 2 on the Lower/Arrival Level beginning early Monday, February 12, between the hours of 12 midnight and 7:00 a.m. 


Feb 05 2018, 12:30 PM
LAX Harvest Food Donation Program Donates 51,000 Pounds of Food to Local Community Groups
(Los Angeles, CA) The LAX Harvest Food Donation Program, a partnership between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and concessionaires HMSHost, Hudson Group, and Delaware North, donated 107,151 items, totaling 51,792 pounds, of high-quality, unsold grab-and-go food during 2017.  These familiar food items, normally seen in various stores in LAX’s nine terminals, included sandwiches, salads, and wraps along with other fresh food.  By donating this food to local community groups, non-profit organizations, and churches, the partnership minimized food waste while working towards addressing food insecurity in the local community.     
Feb 01 2018, 04:30 PM
February LAX Construction Impacts

(Los Angeles, CA) February construction impacts for LAX include water line replacement and excavation work for DWP power vault project.

Jan 30 2018, 09:00 AM
LAX, VNY & LAWA Get New Mobile-Friendly Websites

(Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) announced the launch of its new digital presence with three distinct websites – FlyLAX.com, iFlyVNY.com and LAWA.org. The three sites replace the previous version of LAWA.org.

Jan 26 2018, 01:30 PM
LAWA Partners with Mayor Garcetti for Citizenship Workshop at LAX

(Los Angeles, CA) On Saturday, January 27, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is partnering with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and the National Immigration Forum’s New American Workforce to host a U.S. citizenship application workshop. During the workshop, application assistance will be provided free of charge to eligible LAWA employees and their family members.

Jan 22 2018, 04:00 PM
135 Local Residents Turnout for HireLAX Orientation

(Los Angeles, CA) This past weekend, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) joined with Los Angeles Trade Technical College, Los Angeles Southwest College, the County of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council to host a mandatory orientation for the second class of the HireLAX program.

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