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Visit the LAX Lounge at Taste of Soul Family Festival

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is set to have a remarkable presence at the upcoming 19th Annual Taste of Soul Family Festival with its LAX Lounge pavilion. The festival, held on Saturday, Oct. 19, is known for its celebration of culture and community, and LAX is proud to sponsor this year’s event. The LAX Lounge, located at the corner of Crenshaw Blvd and Coliseum St, will feature a panel discussion, with a special guest appearance by Mayor Karen Bass. Karim Webb, president of the Board of Airport Commissioners; Victor Walker, chief operating officer of AeroCharter USA; and Robert Lowe, chief

Inglewood Approves L.A. Clippers Arena

On Tuesday the Inglewood City Council voted unanimously to approve the sale of publicly-owned property to the developers of the Los Angeles Clippers’ new arena.
Murphy’s Bowl LLC is the company that will develop the Inglewood Basketball and Entertainment Center (IBEC). Murphy’s Bowl can purchase the property for the total price of $66.25 million. The price will be shared among several local entities, including Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the Inglewood Unified School District, and the City of Inglewood.

Employers: Catalyze collaboration to achieve a triple bottom line ROI

JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon, in a recent opinion article on CNN.com, issued a call to action for businesses, communities and local governments to break down the silos that prevent them from working together to create Opportunity Markets and ensure that the most disparate members of their communities aren’t left behind. 

LAX Anticipates Another Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Holiday and Reminds Guests to Plan for Extra Time at The Airport

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is forecasting another record-setting Thanksgiving holiday travel period this year, with an estimated 3.21 million passengers during the 14 days surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday. That is roughly equivalent to 80% of the entire population of Los Angeles projected to travel through LAX this Thanksgiving holiday. Last year saw long lines and backed up traffic during peak days, and with more people expected and the addition of construction, this year is expected to be no different. It is vital for travelers to plan ahead and understand the new reality of how construction and record crowds will create challenging conditions at the nation’s second-busiest airport this holiday season.

LAX-it Pickup Lot at Airport Set to Expand

The much-debated LAX-it pickup lot for taxis and ride-hailing services at Los Angeles International Airport got 50 percent bigger today in an effort to alleviate complaints about extended wait times, particularly during peak hours.