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One day before the start of the Munich Oktoberfest, Lufthansa's traditional “Trachten” costume crew is set to take off again. Lufthansa flight attendants will depart from Munich to Osaka today, followed by a traditional costume flight to Johannesburg on September 30. For many years, it has been a tradition for the crew to wear traditional Bavarian garments on numerous European and German routes from Munich during the Oktoberfest season. Additionally, Lufthansa ground staff at the gates in Munich Terminal 2 greet passengers in this traditional dress. Instead of the classic...
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), and Delta Air Lines have announced significant progress in their commitment to local, minority-owned business participation at LAX Terminal 3. This initiative includes 22 minority business owners collaborating to enhance the guest experience for Delta's customers and other travelers.
John Wayne Airport Receives $20 Million FAA Grant for Accessibility Improvements
The Balboa Island Museum Exhibit at John Wayne Airport takes travelers on a century-long journey through the history of coastal Orange County. The display features scenes of legendary citizens, including John Wayne, Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, Laura Scudder, the Irvine Family, the Beek Family, Walt Disney and Disneyland, and the Nixon Library. These figures have significantly contributed to Orange County culture and impacted life at the beach.
The Lufthansa Group is extending its collaboration within the framework of a wet lease partnership with its long-standing partner airBaltic for a further three years beyond the summer of 2025.
The Lufthansa Group is set to enhance its connectivity to Berlin Brandenburg Airport with a new direct flight to Geneva. Starting October 28, SWISS will operate daily flights from BER to Geneva. Additionally, Eurowings has expanded its services at BER in 2024, increasing its destinations from Berlin to 30 locations across Europe and the Gulf region over the past six months. Passenger volume has more than doubled since the pandemic.
James Thistlethwaite's exhibition "Subtle Folds" is now on display at John Wayne Airport. The exhibit emphasizes Thistlethwaite’s exploration of candid human repose and the interplay between texture and color. His hyperrealistic drawings focus on the delicate and intricate details of fabric and skin, capturing their essence with precision. The collection features his signature use of monochromatic charcoal, accented with vibrant touches of yellow.
John Wayne Airport has released its monthly statistics for July 2024, showing a decline in passenger numbers compared to the same period last year. The total number of passengers in July 2024 was 970,828, representing a 9.7% decrease from July 2023's figure of 1,075,535. Year-to-date figures also show a decline of 5.5%, with total passengers at 6,507,273 compared to 6,886,256 in the previous year.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has received the final train cars for its Automated People Mover (APM) project, marking a significant milestone in the airport's ongoing transformation. John Ackerman, CEO of Los Angeles World Airports, stated, “Receiving the final train cars for the APM signifies a major milestone for this project and our airport’s transformation. The APM will enhance the travel experience at LAX and set a new standard for sustainable transportation. As we move this project forward, we remain dedicated to delivering a state-of-the-art solution that...
Lufthansa Airlines has inaugurated its new premium lounge in Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey. The 600 square meter space is designed for guests to relax or work before their flights.
Exactly 25 years ago, Lufthansa Group employees in Frankfurt am Main founded the help alliance, Lufthansa Group's aid organization. To mark this anniversary, Europe's largest aviation company is sending a clear sign of support across the continent: an Airbus A321neo with the lettering 'help alliance' and many colorful "helping hands" will be flying in Lufthansa's European route network from autumn.
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has recognized the winners of the 2023 LAX Fly Quieter Program for their efforts to reduce aircraft noise. Airline operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are rated based on five scoring elements: aircraft noise levels measured by monitors in residential communities, noise level ratings of an airline's fleet as certified by the Federal Aviation Administration, the number of early turns over communities during take-off, non-conforming easterly departures during nighttime hours between midnight and 6:30 a.m., and compliance with...
Lufthansa flight LH726 with Allegris onboard departed on August 14 at 10:15 pm from Munich to Shanghai, marking the first Allegris destination in Asia. Following Vancouver, Toronto, and Chicago, Shanghai becomes the fourth worldwide destination for Lufthansa's new travel experience.
Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Airport (LGB) today celebrated the reopening of its Historic Terminal building, which has been closed for more than a year for a seismic retrofit and meticulous restoration of the building’s classic 1941 design elements.
John Wayne Airport released its monthly statistics for June 2024, showing a decline in passenger numbers compared to the same period last year. The total number of passengers decreased by 9.1%, from 1,059,614 in June 2023 to 963,531 in June 2024. Year-to-date figures also reflected a drop of 4.7%, with passenger numbers falling from 5,810,721 in 2023 to 5,536,445 in 2024.
Deutsche Sport Marketing, which manages the rights for the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) and the German Disabled Sports Association (DBS), has announced an extension of its partnership with Lufthansa Airlines through 2026. Consequently, Lufthansa will continue to serve as the official airline for Team Deutschland and Team Deutschland Paralympics. The DOSB and Lufthansa have been in collaboration since 2005, while their partnership with the DBS began in 2009.
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), in collaboration with John Wayne Airport (JWA), announced the arrival of a new Crash 3 vehicle. The state-of-the-art apparatus is designed to enhance emergency response capabilities, particularly for incidents involving aircraft fires and flammable liquids. To commemorate this addition, a traditional "push-in" ceremony was held on Monday, July 8, 2024, at OCFA Fire Station 33.
Long Beach, CA – In celebration of its centennial year, Long Beach Airport (LGB) is releasing a series of four vintage-style posters designed to serve as a timeless tribute to the airport’s past, present, and future.
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has recognized 21 jet operators for their efforts in noise reduction as part of the Van Nuys Airport Fly Friendly Program. The award criteria include at least 60 southbound jet departures, no violations of LAWA's Noise Abatement and Curfew Regulation, Non-Additional Rule, and Noisier Jet Phase-Out, compliance at 99% or greater with the No Early Turn and Quiet Jet Departure Programs, and observance of the Quieter Nights Program. This program encourages jet operators to avoid flights between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., an element added to the award...
The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners has approved an agreement setting a construction completion date of December 8, 2025, for Los Angeles International Airport's (LAX) Automated People Mover (APM) train. The train is scheduled to begin full operations in January 2026. It will be available for free to ticketed passengers, their guests, and airport employees, and is expected to carry 30 million passengers annually, reducing vehicle miles by an estimated 42 million each year.