LAS VEGAS — The November and December holidays are peak travel periods, and Harry Reid International Airport has issued advisories on what travelers can expect.
The increased volume of travelers in and out of the city, combined with the effects of the recently ended government shutdown, is putting strain on the city’s airport. Nationwide, flights are down about 6% due to disruptions. During the shutdown, a handful of TSA agents and air traffic controllers worked without pay. As federal workers return, delays remain likely.
Experts on risk management have warned that winter weather conditions, holiday traffic, and sifting through a 42-day backlog of work left undone will continue to add pressure to the situation and warn that it could take weeks for flight schedules to get back to normal.
Last year, the airport’s passengers for 2024 set a new record at over 58 million passengers, and this year is expected to be just as busy.
Harry Reid Airport officials have advised travelers to exercise patience, arrive early, stay flexible, and monitor their flights closely for delays and cancellations.
