LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- MEDIA ADVISORY -- Local and federal officials will join American Airlines (AA) executives to unveil the newly completed Terminal 4 renovations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Thursday, August 1, 2002. The 4-year, $300 million project, the largest single improvement project undertaken at LAX, includes widespread renovations throughout the AA terminal, as well as a new Customs and Immigration facility.
WHAT: Celebration to mark the completion of LAX Terminal
4 renovations including:
-- Expanded ticket lobby with twice as many check-in
positions, new electronic signage and One-Stop Self-Service
check-in devices
-- Expanded security check points
-- High-speed, state-of-the-art outbound baggage handling
system
-- Enlarged baggage claim area with more bag-claim devices
-- New 2,100 square-foot ramp control tower including the
latest computer and aviation technology
-- Spacious food and gift court
-- 50 percent increase in restroom facilities
-- Enhanced seating designs in gate areas offering twice the
seating
-- New 25,000 square-foot Admirals Club featuring distinctive
architectural design and sweeping views of the ramp area,
11 private showers, three conference rooms and seating for
440
-- Newly constructed Customs and Immigration facility with
moving walkway to the Tom Bradley International Terminal
(TBIT)
WHEN: Thursday, August 1, 2002
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Terminal 4 - West end of main ticket lobby closest to the TBIT
WHO: 11th District Council Member Cindy Miscikowski
Paul Green, Acting Exec. Director, LAWA
Mike Gunn, Exec. Vice President, Marketing and Planning, AA
Dan Garton, Exec. Vice President, Customer Service, AA
Representatives of U.S. Customs, U.S. Immigration and
Naturalization Service, U.S. Public Health Service and U.S.
Department of Agriculture
PARKING: Broadcast-equipped TV and radio vehicles may park curbside at Terminal 4 on Upper/Departure Level. These vehicles must be attended at all times. All other media may park for free at metered parking stalls located at open-air Parking Lots 3, 4 (across from terminal) or 6 by displaying the LAX Media Parking Permit. To obtain a media parking permit, please call LAX Public Relations at (310) 646-5260. Otherwise, media may use any parking facility and pay posted fee.
NOTE TO EDITORS: GUIDED TOURS OF THE NEW CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION FACILITY WILL BE PROVIDED AT APPROXIMATELY 10:15 A.M. MEDIA TOURS OF THE RAMP CONTROL TOWER ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOLLOWING THE CELEBRATION. THE RAMP CONTROL TOWER IS A STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY DESIGNED TO ENHANCE GROUND MANAGEMENT OF AA'S ARRIVING AND DEPARTING AIRCRAFT.