Thursday, August 29, 2024 Plans are underway for Ivanpah Valley Airport, set 23 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip, to ease congestion at Harry Reid International and ensure future aviation growth. Las Vegas is poised to witness a spectacular rebound in international air travel by the end of this year’s fourth quarter. Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), the gateway to the Entertainment Capital of the World, is on track to surpass pre-pandemic traffic levels, reaching 104% of its previous capacity.
This surge in global connectivity is set to boost travel to Las Vegas, with every international route—except those from Canada—expected to operate at full capacity. Canadian flights are also performing strongly, operating at 99% of pre-pandemic levels. Hitting the Jackpot in Travel Joel Van Over, senior director at Ailevon and a key figure with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), highlighted the role of new international flights in this growth.
Van Over, who will be representing Las Vegas at the 2024 World Routes Conference in Bahrain this October, emphasizes that these new routes are crucial in driving the airport’s impressive recovery and expansion. Here’s a table summarizing the new international routes to Las Vegas: The new Aer Lingus route to Ireland has been highly anticipated, with travel agents and influencers eagerly sharing news about it even before the official announcement. Conventions Fueling LAS Success Conventions continue to play a.