Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem spoke in a press conference Saturday at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
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Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the Federal Aviation Administration rolls out deeper cuts, officials said.
Las Vegans will have new options to fly to several new cities in the West and Midwest starting in 2026.
The busiest carrier at Harry Reid International Airport says the new daily nonstop flights will be a part of the new “redeye” schedule with tickets going on sale next week.
The Spirit Airlines bankruptcy filing and a big downturn in passengers from Canada continued to plague Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport through the end of summer.
Las Vegas’ airport trails just four others in North America for providing the best customer satisfaction ranking among the largest airports in the U.S. and Canada.
National Park Service rangers work to warn visitors about the extreme heat at Death Valley National Park, but one to three people die there annually despite the warnings.
Las Vegas and other tourism hot spots in the U.S. have been welcoming fewer international visitors, and analysts warn that decline may linger into the future.
The Transportation Security Administration passenger screening process has gotten quicker thanks to new technology in use at Harry Reid International Airport.
A plane capable of carrying 292 passengers is being eyed to fly the Paris-Las Vegas route in a tryout following special flights geared to CES attendees.
Las Vegas’ hometown airline is offering low-priced fares to Atlantic City.
A statement said the underlying technology issue had been resolved and employees were working to restore normal operations.
The Las Vegas-based parent company of Allegiant Air is also selling its money-losing Sunseeker resort in southwest Florida.
Passengers flee smoking jet on emergency slide after apparent landing gear problem at Denver airport
American Airlines Flight 3023 reported a “possible landing gear incident” during its departure from Denver on Saturday afternoon, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
The Boeing 737 jet dropped hundreds of feet in a little over 30 seconds during a flight headed to Las Vegas on Friday, according to a flight tracking website.