New Development of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Looking forward to welcome more Chinese visitors

Officials from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to attend World Route Development Conference in Beijing

【Sep. 15, Beijing】The World Route Development Conference is held for first time in Beijing, China. Representatives from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)，Michael Molina, Senior Director of External Affairs and Mark A. Thorpe, Director of Air Service Marketing accompanied by Ms. Jamie Lee, Regional Director of LAWA China office attended the Route Conference
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the busiest airports in the world, and ranked second among the nation's 15 busiest airports in terms of the fewest delays experienced by its passengers on domestic arriving and departing flights, according to statistics released by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT).
LAX is currently served by all three major Chinese national carriers, i.e. Air China (CA), China Eastern (MU) and China Southern (CZ). In 2008, Air China carried approximately 77, 877 passengers to LAX, China Eastern carried approximately 60,498 passengers and China Southern transported approximately 38,263 passengers to Los Angeles. It estimated 30% share of China outbound market to the US, and hosted more than 151,000 visitors in 2008 (an increase of approximately 16% compare to 2007).
The Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) is in the process of modernization. The latest design concept of the airport was unveiled by the Mayor of Los Angeles in November 2008, including new aircraft gates on the west side of the Tom Bradley International Terminal and a new mid-field concourse that could accommodate today's wide-body aircraft, as well as new-generation aircraft, such as the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

By 2012, LAX is expected to serve more A380 flights than any other airport in North America. And, according to the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, one daily international roundtrip of a wide-body aircraft to LAX generates $623 million in economic activity annually, more than 3,000 local jobs, and $156 million in wages.

"Los Angeles International Airport is an important gateway to West Coast of the United States, and we are looking forward to receiving more Chinese airlines to open direct routes to Los Angeles" commented by Michael Molina, Senior Director of External Affairs of Los Angeles World Airports .

This year is the third anniversary of the LAWA/LA INC. Office in China. Ms. Jamie Lee, Regional Director of LAWA Office also said, "With the signing of US-China Tourism MOU, we are working with various Chinese airlines to generate more visitors to Los Angeles and to encourage more flights to Los Angeles.

Designed by Fentress Architects of Denver, the new concept of Los Angeles International Airport, and renovation of Tom Bradley International Terminal is expected to be completed by 2012. The entire "Bradley West" Project would be completed in seven years, generating an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 jobs during construction period.

The projects also are expected to address Los Angeles World Airports' goal for a "greener" LAX. In accordance with LAWA's Sustainable Design and Construction Guidelines that were released in 2007, LAWA's construction projects must optimize the use of recycled building materials, minimize the amount of energy used in construction, and optimize energy efficiency. The architectural design process takes into account LAWA's intention to apply for the highest level possible in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is the Los Angeles city department that owns and operates a system of three airports: Los Angeles International (LAX), LA/Ontario International (ONT) and Van Nuys (VNY).