(Los Angeles) Yesterday, Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA)’s HireLAX Apprenticeship Readiness Program celebrated the graduation of its 425th pre-apprentice and 19th cohort. The milestone follows the initiative's receipt of $1 million of federal grant money in the summer of 2023, presented by Congresswoman Maxine Waters. With a mission of maximizing the positive local economic impact of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)’s multimillion-dollar transformation, HireLAX provides free training, career opportunities and ongoing mentorship for individuals from the airport’s surrounding communities.
(Los Angeles, CA) Today, Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) Chief Executive Officer John Ackerman announced three new appointments to the executive leadership team – Ms. Marla Bleavins as Chief Airport Administrative Officer, Mr. Robert Lowe as Chief People and Culture Officer, and Ms. Becca Doten as Chief of Staff.
(Los Angeles) March and April bring longer days, warmer weather, and increased travel. As the spring break travel period gets underway this month in Southern California, Los Angeles World Airports is ready to welcome an increase in travelers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) between now and the end of April.
(Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports, is pleased to announce the opening of new dining and retail concepts delivering an elevated guest experience at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
(Los Angeles) Already a recipient of notable design, passenger experience and sustainability awards, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)’s West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal has gained further recognition with state and national Engineering Excellence Honor Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). ACEC’s annual state and national award programs are juried by industry, government and academic experts and celebrate projects that showcase innovation, creative problem-solving and engineering’s unique ability to improve the world.
(Los Angeles) Approximately seven months after its groundbreaking, Los Angeles International Airports (LAX)’s Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South celebrated its Topping Out, a milestone that marks the placement of the project’s final structural beam. The ceremony was attended by Councilwoman Traci Park of Council District 11, members of the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) executives and staff and members of the design and construction team. MSC South is an extension of the West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal and will add approximately 150,000 square feet and eight gates for narrowbody aircraft.
(Los Angeles, CA) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is wrapping up the year with an anticipated busy winter holiday travel period. The airport is expecting more than 4 million passengers to use the airport between December 14 and January 3, a 12% increase compared to the same period last year.
(Los Angeles) As passengers travel through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this holiday season, they will experience an inspiring range of new artworks by ten artists in nine installations across Terminals 1, 3, 7 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Presented by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)'s Art Program, the new exhibitions complement recently opened and refreshed terminal spaces while showcasing the vibrancy of LA through sculpture, painting, photography, murals and multimedia. Together, these featured installations offer views of the city, whether from a bird's eye perspective or through intimate portraits of those who call Los Angeles their home.
(Los Angeles) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)’s Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility has been recognized with an Energy and Operational Carbon Design Merit award from the U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles (USGBC-LA).
(Los Angeles and Van Nuys, CA) — On Saturday, Dec. 9, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) hosted community Santa Fly-In events that were a great success — each attracting over 500 enthusiastic attendees of all ages for a day filled with celebrations, entertainment and giving back to the community. The events were made possible by partnerships with the Westchester Family YMCA and the Mid Valley Family YMCA, and helped support the organizations’ annual holiday toy drives.
(Los Angeles, CA) – Guests at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) have a new reason to love the airport’s mission to reduce single-use plastic water bottles. The exclusive LOVE at LAX water bottles by MOBOT, with art design from well-known Los Angeles artist Ruben Rojas, are available at select retail stores beginning Friday, Dec. 1.