Point of departure.More people start their airline trips at Los Angeles International Airport “LAX” redirects here. For other uses, see LAX (disambiguation). “KLAX” redirects here. For other uses, see KLAX (disambiguation). Los Angeles International Airport (IATA: LAX, ICAO: KLAX, FAA LID: LAX than at any other airport in the world, so it's no surprise that new, federally mandated security measures Noun 1. security measures - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" security have led to increased lines ("Long Lines In communications, circuits that are capable of handling transmissions over long distances. , Woes Abound at LAX." Jan. 26). That has happened at all U.S. airports. Nevertheless, since the initial introduction of those measures, Los Angeles World Airports Los Angeles World Airports or LAWA is the airport oversight and operations department for the city of Los Angeles, California. This department owns and operates Los Angeles International Airport, LA/Ontario International Airport, Palmdale Regional Airport, and Van , in partnership with our tenant airlines and the Transportation Security Administration have had much success in curtailing passengers' waiting times. Your story leaves readers with the opposite impression. The latest TSA TSA See tax-sheltered annuity (TSA). survey (for the period Nov. 24-Dec. 24.) shows LAX well within the national average waiting time among the largest airports. This is due to our proactive working relationship with local TSA, and joint pressure on TSA Washington to ensure adequate staffing. In addition, we have increased the number of passenger screening lanes from 49 to 55, and are on track to add six more in 2004, if we can obtain approval from Washington. Your story mentioned the number of screeners dismissed because of background checks, but failed to state that these background checks were initiated by LAWA LAWA Los Angeles World Airports LAWA Lawrence's Warbler (bird species) . We were among the first airports to complete fingerprint-based criminal background checks, and because LAX is the largest origination and destination airport in the U.S. and has the largest contingent of TSA security screeners, it only stands to reason that we would have experienced the highest attrition rate Noun 1. attrition rate - the rate of shrinkage in size or number rate of attrition rate - a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit; "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"; "the rate of change was faster than expected" . The important thing is that passengers should have complete confidence in the security staff, and we are proud of our achievements in that regard. Nobody likes standing in lines, and at LAX, we have worked hard to reduce waiting time--responsibly. We shall continue to work closely with TSA, air carrier tenants and many other stakeholders to provide travelers with good customer service consistent with the highest standards of aviation security. Kim Day Interim Executive Director Los Angeles World Airports |
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