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    McCarran Airport Reports Jump In August Passenger Numbers

    Sep 25, 2020

    More than 1.74 million passengers flew in and out of McCarran International Airport in August.

    The Clark County Department of Aviation says this was an increase from July’s 1.62 million, but a huge drop from August of last year.

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    County Revives Plan For Second Airport

    Sep 19, 2018

    Clark County officials are reviving a plan to open another airport in the valley.

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    Flight Delays, Lines At Las Vegas Airport After Power Outage

    Jun 13, 2018
    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Power outages at parts of McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas caused long lines and flight delays.
     
    Airport spokeswoman Christine Crews said the outage impacted flights operated by Delta, American and Southwest airlines.
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    Las Vegas Airport Records Busiest April With 4.18M Visitors

    May 31, 2018

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Clark County Aviation Department reports that McCarran International Airport logged its busiest April on record, marking a 14th consecutive month in gains for passenger traffic.

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    Airport To Add Machines To Streamline Baggage Screenings

    May 17, 2018
    LAS VEGAS (AP) — The airport in Las Vegas will spend about $8 million to add 18 new machines that help streamline the screening of carry-on baggage.
     
    The Las Vegas Sun reports the machines have a convey
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    McCarran Airport Sees Uptick In Passengers In January

    Feb 28, 2018

    Aviation numbers released today show an uptick of passengers to McCarran International Airport compared to the same time last year.

    Las Vegas’ airport saw 3.77 million passengers pass through its gates in January, a 2.7 percent increase from January 2017.

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    Las Vegas Airport Passenger Tally Sets New Annual Record

    Jan 23, 2018

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas airport officials say the number of passengers using McCarran International Airport soared to a new record in 2017, with 48.5 million people coming and going.

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    American Airlines Flight Delayed In Las Vegas Over False Threat

    Jun 23, 2017

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities say an unspecified, false threat found on an American Airlines flight forced the plane to turn around at the Las Vegas airport so that passengers could be rescreened and the plane could be searched.

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    Las Vegas Airport Workers Accused Of Stealing Luggage

    Feb 09, 2017

     

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — Three baggage handlers at McCarran International Airport have been accused of stealing luggage checked on flights.

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    75 Years Later: Carole Lombard And The Crash Into Mt. Potosi

    Jan 25, 2017

    This month marks the 75th anniversary of a famous and tragic incident.

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    Sep 30, 2016

    Where in the world is the Desert Companion staff?

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    Is An Emotional Support Monkey Allowed On An Airplane?

    Aug 23, 2016

    Jan Garrett, the program manager of the Pacific ADA Center, answers our questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act. What is a "service" animal? What's an "emotional support" animal? And, where are they allowed?

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    Slight Dip In International Travelers At Las Vegas Airport Again

    Apr 28, 2016

    LAS VEGAS (AP) — The number of airport passengers going through Las Vegas keeps going up, but fewer of them are international travelers.

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    Las Vegas Airport Sees 3.6 Million Passengers In January

    Feb 26, 2016

    LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Officials say the number of travelers flying into and out of Las Vegas grew by more than 7 percent to nearly 3.6 million people in January.

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    Congress Fight Shuts Down McCarran Projects

    Aug 01, 2011
    Two major projects at McCarran Airport have been shut down, partly due to a Capitol Hill fight over rural airport subsidies.  Congress is debating whether to slash subsidies to airlines serving small airports like the one in Ely.
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    Full Body Scanners: What Can They See?

    Nov 19, 2010
    If you're planning on flying for the holidays, take note: McCarran Airport has 14 full-body scanners. They're supposed to detect metal just under the clothing.
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