VGT has had airline service in the past. It is also a major base for Scenic (mainly flights to Grand Canyon). VGT is also the 2nd busiest airport in Nevada http://www.mccarran.com/ga_nlv.asp Scenic is a certified carrier. Alireza, you don't seem to like to do research before asking a question so I've copied the following from http://www.scenicairlines.com/saws1aboutus.htm (part of the Scenic Airlines website) so you don't have to waste time doing research: About Us Since 1967, when Scenic Airlines flew the first airborne tour over one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon, Scenic has set the standard for aerial sightseeing tour operators. Today, Scenic Airlines is famous all over the world for our Grand Canyon flights and many other tours to the great National Parks of the United States. We are the largest and most experienced aerial tour operator in the world. Over 10 million customers have visited the Grand Canyon and other National Parks with Scenic Airlines since that first flight. Each year, we carry approximately 300,000 passengers (600,000 enplanements) on sightseeing tours alone. No wonder our name has become synonymous with travel to the Grand Canyon and National Parks! Sightseeing Tour Operator Scenic Airlines is simply the best aerial sightseeing company in the world. Scenic Airlines is the largest and most experienced aerial tour operator in the world, specializing, in scheduled tours and exclusive charters to the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon , Monument Valley, Sedona , Yosemite , Lake Powell , and other great sights of the United States Southwest. In 1967, Scenic Airlines began flying sightseeing tours from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon and in the following 35 years, Scenic Airlines pioneered the aerial sightseeing industry. Our tours showcase the most impressive landscapes of the National Parks and allow visitors from all over the world to experience the rich beauty of the Southwest. Scenic offers over 20 unique tours that range from a one-hour, air-only sightseeing flight, to a three-day, two-night program throughout the Southwest. Our tours vary from easy and relaxed to adventure expeditions. As the premier experts of the Southwest scenery, Scenic Airlines also specializes in developing unique customized tours, designed exclusively for groups, companies or incentive programs. Whether our customers would like a gourmet meal on a private beach at Lake Powell, an exceptional meeting arranged at the Rim of the Grand Canyon or a day on the Colorado River white-water rafting, Scenic Airlines can arrange the perfect itinerary, including exclusive charters of our aircraft. Regional Air Carrier Scenic Airlines is one of the few airlines in the world that successfully operates as a both a sight- seeing tour operator and regional air carrier. Scenic Airlines provides daily scheduled air service from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon, Ely, Nevada, and Merced, California. Our flights are registered with the Official Airline Guide and are available through Worldspan and most airline computer systems. Ely, Nevada Scenic Airlines was awarded the Essential Air Service (EAS) contract for Ely, Nevada in September 2001 and began flying daily scheduled service shortly thereafter. The community and airport facility have been well-pleased with Scenic Airlines' performance. "Scenic Airlines has proven to be a tremendous addition to both, the airport and the county. The passengers appreciate the ability to reach Las Vegas and connect to other flights or accomplish daytime business. Scenic's performance has been exemplary-reliability of flights, timeless of payments, activity in the community and customer services have all been first rate." Dan Callaghan Airport Superintendent Ely-White Pine County Airport During the past year, passenger enplanements have steadily increased each month, showing over 120% growth in a 10-month period. The increase in passenger volume is largely due to the very low rates Scenic offers, the easy connection to McCarran International Airport and the Las Vegas weekend packages. Click here for Ely schedules Merced, California In October 2001, the Department of Transportation awarded the EAS contract for Merced, California to Scenic Airlines. As with Ely, we applied our basic policy of offering outstanding service, competitive low rates, convenient location to McCarran Airport for connections to the major airlines and Las Vegas weekend packages. The Merced community has responded with a dramatic increase in enplanements and high praise. The previous EAS contract was operated by Skywest as United Express, flying from Merced to Los Angeles. In less than a year, Scenic Airlines has surpassed enplanements. "Starting from the second month onward, we already achieved a substantial increase in passenger traffic. Apart from these passenger enplanement gains, we are particularly happy about the service your company has provided to the traveling public. Staff and I have received numerous compliments from our community about the quality and level of service your team of professionals has provided them. Constantion Herrera Airport Superintendent Merced Airport Scenic Airlines also developed marketing strategies to increase volume on the inbound flights from Las Vegas to Merced. Since Scenic is world renown as the largest aerial sightseeing carrier in the world, specializing in the United States National Parks, we created a one-day Yosemite Tour from Las Vegas. Using our international expertise and global network of sales agencies, Scenic has publicized this tour through out the world. Scenic has also advertised California get-away packages for Las Vegas residents capitalizing on Merced's natural assets with ski packages in the winter and white water rafting in the summer. Click here for Merced schedules David R http://home.comcast.net/~damiross/books.html =>-----Original Message----- =>From: The Airline List [mailto:AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of =>Alireza Alivandivafa =>Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 15:30 =>To: AIRLINE@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx =>Subject: Re: SFGate: Commercial flights resume at Palmdale Regional =>Airport => => =>In a message dated 1/4/2005 8:23:27 PM Pacific Standard Time, =>damiross3@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: =>No, it's a certified air carrier. => =>Then how are they flying to North Las Vegas? Do they have a full =>terminal, =>security staffed, there? =>-- => -- No virus found in this outgoing message. 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