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ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), November 8, 2011 - Congressman Russ Carnahan released the following statement in response to the news that Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is being named an Airport of the Year for 2011 by the Transportation Security Administration. "Congratulations to managers and workers at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport for this impressive national honor," Rep. Carnahan said. "Through my work on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, I have had the opportunity to work closely with the dedication and professional people at Lambert and I applaud the successful partnership they have forged with the TSA and commend their diligent attention to the safety of the traveling public. Considering the challenges we faced this year, this award is all the more impressive." In April 2011, the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport sustained major damage by powerful spring storms. Following April's tornado, Rep. Carnahan visited the airport, meeting with employees and volunteers who'd been working round the clock to expedite repairs. Rep. Carnahan reached out to elected officials and FEMA workers to ensure that all parties involved were operating quickly and seamlessly to repair the damages to the airport and surrounding region. "The airport's effective response to the dramatic storms this past April also warrants congratulations. Their swift action prevented a dangerous situation from turning tragic," Rep. Carnahan said. "Airport leaders and workers pulled together in a time of need. I have no doubt that their strong working relationship with the TSA also greatly contributed to a quick return to normal at the largest airport in our state. Congratulations one and all." Lambert Opens New Waiting Area for Arriving Passengers ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com), November 8, 2011 - A major detour for some arriving passengers at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport has come to an end with the opening of a new waiting area at the B & D checkpoint in Terminal 1. Arriving passengers from the D Concourse no longer have to detour around the checkpoint to access bag claim. The concourse exit now reopens next to a new waiting area. Lambert has also completed the first phase of renovations in the bag claim adjacent to the waiting area around carousels 1 & 2. A new set of restrooms in bag claim near the new waiting area is also part of the plan with a scheduled completion of mid December. The renovations are part of the $70 million Airport Experience Program which began in 2008. "We know the last three months has been inconvenient and trying for some passengers with the detour around the checkpoint and the construction for the new waiting area," said Lambert Director Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge. "Now, our passengers and visitors will finally see a glimpse of the new interior design of the lower level in Terminal 1, which will be spacious, bright and inviting. Curved stairs lead up to the elevated waiting area which sits directly across from the Black Americans in Flight mural, where passengers will exit to bag claim. Other renovations include large circular coved lighting features in the Bag Claim corridor, higher ceilings and overall brighter finishes. Renovations also include extensive renovations to heating, ventilation and other building systems which will improve the comfort level of all airport users while reducing operational costs. Lambert-St. Louis International Airport ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com) - Lambert has grown from a balloon launch location called Kinloch Field to a major transportation center. The originally hayfields were purchased by Major Albert Lambert and renamed it Lambert Field in 1920. The airport has played an important role in air transportation. Col. Charles Lindbergh departed from Lambert Flying Field in 1927 St. Louis for New York to begin his historic non-stop solo flight to Paris, France. The addition of all new signs now makes it possible for Lambert to adopt numerical terminal designations which are commonly used because they are sign friendly, easier to understand and easier to remember. The "Main Terminal" will become Terminal 1. The "East Terminal" will become Terminal 2. Other features of the new signage program includes simple consistent messaging, color-coded symbols, distinct interstate signage, airline terminal locations, improved car rental signage and improved parking lot information. For more information on flights and services at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, log onto www.flystl.com 
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