The statewide shutdown and travel limitations that began in March amid the COVID-19 pandemic have left businesses in the heart of downtown in a precarious position.
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The Culinary union is asking the Nevada Gaming Commission to adopt its standards for health and cleanliness and wants casino reopening plans to be made public.
Spirit, McCarran International Airport’s second-busiest carrier, announced it would begin the mask requirement May 11, in a news release Sunday.
Southwest, McCarran International Airport’s busiest carrier, revealed a list of updated safety measures. It includes requiring customers to wear masks beginning May 11.
Passenger traffic at McCarran International Airport fell by over 2 million people in March compared to last year.
Air travel passenger volume has seen dramatic dips across the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nevada airports will receive $231 million from an aid package passed by Congress to battle the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, transportation officials announced.
As passenger volume continues to decrease because of the COVID-19 pandemic, McCarran International Airport continues to consolidate operations.
Marriott International is providing up to $10 million worth of hotel stays at various U.S. cities — including Las Vegas — for healthcare professionals fighting COVID-19.
The LVCVA will continue to build its new $980.3 million exhibition hall, but a renovation of existing halls is expected to be put on hold for at least two years.
With most states issuing statewide stay-at-home mandates, it’s no surprise McCarran International Airport is seeing a major decrease in passenger volume.
A popular area to watch airplanes land and depart near the border of McCarran International Airport is set to close temporarily as COVID-19 concerns continue.
Gov. Steve Sisolak Tuesday issued an advisory urging travelers entering Nevada to self-quarantine and monitor their health for up to 14 days to help contain the spread of COVID-19.
Southwest Airlines has reduced its flight schedule by nearly 40 percent from its peak levels, McCarran International Airport’s largest carrier announced Tuesday.
Parking options in both terminals will be consolidated with lower passenger demand.
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