Transportation

Pedestrian bridge work to close part of Cheyenne on Tuesday night

A section of Cheyenne Avenue will be closed near U.S. 95 Tuesday night while crews work on a new pedestrian bridge.

Spirit Airlines begins Las Vegas-Chicago service

Spirit Airlines today began a new non-stop service between Las Vegas and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

U.S. 95 lanes reopen after roadway debris prompts closure

The southbound lanes of U.S. 95 in downtown Las Vegas reopened at 1 p.m., more than three hours after an accident spewed rock and debris in the roadway.

British Airways to use larger jet, notes London-Las Vegas route’s success

A British Airways' B777 passenger jet is welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute during the arrival of an inaugural flight for British Airways at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. The daily non-stop service is between London's Heathrow Airport and Las Vegas.

Buoyed by the success of its year-old London-Las Vegas route, British Airways will use a bigger aircraft on its daily flights beginning next summer. Airline officials announced today that beginning June 1, BA would use a four-class Boeing 747 jumbo jet on the route instead of the three-class Boeing 777 it currently uses. The change will add 124 seats per flight and add a first-class cabin of 14 seats. That’s a potential increase of 22,000 additional passengers a year.

Rampart-Hillpointe intersection in Summerlin to get an upgrade

Road work on Rampart Boulevard at Hillpointe Road in Summerlin is expected to affect traffic for the next month.

New lanes at airport tunnel set to open on Monday

New lanes on the roads north of the airport connector tunnel should make travel better for motorists traveling to and around McCarran International Airport starting Monday.

RTC making major changes to bus routes

The Regional Transportation Commission will implement a major change to its bus services Sunday, affecting nearly every route in the valley.

NDOT director to lead national transportation group

The head of the Nevada Department of Transportation has been elected to lead the national organization that represents state transportation agencies.

Allegiant flight attendants petition to join union

Flying high: An Allegiant Air jet takes off from McCarran International Airport. Allegiant opened its doors in Las Vegas in 2001.

Flight attendants at Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air have filed a petition with the federal National Mediation Board requesting representation from the same union that represents flight attendants at Southwest Airlines.

Thwarted terrorist plot brings increased airport security, including at McCarran

A terrorism scare that prompted cargo planes to be searched along the Eastern Seaboard will bring amplified security measures at McCarran International Airport, but officials emphasized there is no Las Vegas connection to the thwarted attacks aimed at the United States.

Henderson Police stepping up patrols for speeders, drunk drivers

Starting Monday, Henderson Police will step up enforcement for a week to catch drunk drivers and speeders.

Southwest Airlines decides fee for inflight Internet service: $5

DALLAS – Southwest Airlines has settled on a price point for its inflight Internet service: $5 per flight, regardless of the length of the trip. The company announced at its Media Day event today that it has 32 jets equipped with the satellite Wi-Fi system.

Allegiant increases profit, but notes summer slowdown in travel

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Co., the parent company of Allegiant Air, reported its second-best third quarter since 2005 and its 31st consecutive profitable quarter, but still didn’t meet executives’ expectations on revenue projections because of a late-summer dip in leisure travel and higher-than-expected fuel costs.

Tourism officials seek to make international travel to U.S. easier

A view of the Las Vegas Strip.

One of the most daunting challenges major international destinations like Las Vegas face in attracting overseas tourists is strict visa regulations, tourism officials said during the U.S. Travel Association’s annual conference at Caesars Palace on Tuesday.

Henderson residents pleased with change to Boulder City bypass

While they’re not exactly celebrating, some residents of the southeast corner of Henderson are excited about changes to the design of part of the Boulder City bypass while political support is growing to start work on the project.