Los Angeles International AIrport (LAX) has improved its safety standards recently by opening a new taxiway.
It has taken more than a year of building work and $83 million (£41.5 million), but the taxiway centre opened at the end of June, earlier than originally planned. The taxiway connects two runways at LA Airport.
The Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa said:
“LAX is the US West Coast’s gateway to the world. Opening the centre taxiway… will benefit the travelling public with improved airfield safety and reduced aircraft taxi and idle time.”
This new taxi runway is just a small part of a larger safety improvement plan called the South Airfield Improvement Program, whose main focus is to increase LA airport safety and is estimated to cost around $333 million.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the fourth busiest airport in the world. Last year more than 61 million passengers travelled through the airport.
In fact, the airport handles 70 per cent of all passengers and 95 per cent of all international passengers visiting the Golden State of California.
Lake Tahoe is an amazing, shimmering lake by the High Sierra Mountains on the Nevada border in North California. It is one of America’s most beautiful landmarks, its waters spanning approximately 12 by 22 miles, and it is America’s second deepest lake. Indeed, it is the tenth deepest lake in the world with a maximum depth of 501 metres.
The area also offers a huge variety of activities all year round, including skiing, watersports of course, camping, hiking, snowmobiles or pampering spa hotels. North and South Lake Tahoe offers world-class ski resorts and North Lake Tahoe was even the location for the 1960 Winter Olympics. There are casinos and inns galore and yet there are still undeveloped areas.
One of the more scenic locations is Emerald Bay, its (more…)
San Francisco, California, is a beautiful city on the west coast of the United States. It has vast views of the bay, cable cars, beaches and Victorian architecture. A family holiday in San Francisco can be both educative and interesting for children. This is the reason why it makes a perfect family holiday.
The Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market is the best outdoor market in the city. It sells fruits, meat, sausages, and baked goods. Introduce children to the smells and sights of a bustling market. The farmers let the shoppers taste before buying (especially fruit). Bakeries offer freshly baked pastries and morning breads. The market is open Saturdays and Tuesdays.
Chinatown is very close to Union Square and a different world altogether. Gold, red and green banners decorate everything. It has grocery stores selling Chinese vegetables and live seafood like crabs. Shops sell medicinal herbs and aromatic incense. The Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Company is a great fun place for the children to visit.
Crissy Field, with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city, has many play options for children.
Maritime National Historical Park has antique ships for children to explore.
Golden Gate Park has a lot the children can enjoy. The main attractions are the excellent Koret Children’s Quarter and the antique merry-go-round.
