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More Night Flights Urged in Reno to Spur Tourism29 November 2000RENO, Nevada – Nov. 29, 2000 – As reported by the Associated Press: ``The top airport boss in Las Vegas says Reno may have to consider increasing its number of night flights to keep up with competitors in the tourism business. ``Clark County Aviation Director Randy Walker said late-night flights are a fact of life in Las Vegas. ``The low fares that attract tourists are made possible largely because airlines fly the planes at night when they otherwise would be standing idle, he said. ``… McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas is busiest between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m, he said ``Plans to increase night flights in Reno in the past have met opposition from local neighborhoods worried about the noise. ``But Walker said a community that doesn't want late-night flights is turning away new business. ```That's not noise, that's the sound of money,” he said. ``…Retaining existing flights in Reno and getting new ones especially to Midwestern and Eastern markets are among local officials top concerns as they seek the best access for the convention and destination traveler markets. ``Walker stressed repeatedly that its up to the hotel-casinos and convention and visitors authority to create demand. ``It’s then up to the airport to serve that demand. If the demand exists, airlines or charter carriers will supply the seats, he said, adding that airlines care about their bottom line, not about serving a community…” |