Harry Reid International Airport
Coverage of Harry Reid International Airport in the Nexus archive.
- Police say ICE agents walked away from attempted arrest, leaving man handcuffed at airport
ICE agents attempted to arrest a man at Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport but left before completing the arrest, leaving him handcuffed. Police later found no outstanding warrants and removed the cuffs. The man, Phu Nguyen, was later apprehended at Los Angeles International Airport for allegedly overstaying his visa.
- Police say ICE agents walked away from attempted arrest, leaving man handcuffed at airport
ICE agents attempted to arrest a 57-year-old man at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport but left before completing the arrest, leaving him handcuffed. A witness recorded the incident as agents in plain clothes tried to detain the man, later identified as Phu Nguyen of Vietnam, who was apprehended at Los Angeles International Airport the next day. Police found no outstanding warrants and removed the handcuffs after the agents left.
- Police say ICE agents walked away from attempted arrest, leaving man handcuffed at airport
ICE agents attempted to arrest a 57-year-old man at Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport but left before completing the arrest, leaving him handcuffed. The man, Phu Nguyen, was later apprehended at Los Angeles International Airport. ICE alleges Nguyen overstayed his visa, while local officials and advocacy groups call for a full investigation into the incident.
- Outrage after ICE agents tackle man at Las Vegas airport
Two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were seen tackling a man at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport, sparking public outrage and calls for investigation. The man, later identified as Phu Nguyen, an Australian citizen who overstayed his visa, was released by local police after no warrants were found but was subsequently arrested by ICE at Los Angeles International Airport. Elected officials and advocacy groups demanded accountability for the incident.
- Outrage after ICE agents tackle man at Las Vegas airport
Two ICE agents tackled a man at Las Vegas airport, sparking public outrage and calls for investigation. The man, Phu Nguyen, an Australian citizen who overstayed his visa, was initially detained but later released without warrants and arrested later at Los Angeles International Airport. Elected officials and advocacy groups demanded accountability for ICE's actions.
- Outrage after ICE agents tackle man at Las Vegas airport
Video footage of ICE agents tackling a man at Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport sparked public outrage and criticism from officials. The man, Phu Nguyen, was later arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for overstaying his visa. Elected officials and advocacy groups called for an investigation into the incident and demanded accountability for ICE actions.
- Air traffic audio captures JetBlue pilot alerting controllers: 'We collided with a drone'
A JetBlue pilot reported a possible drone collision during the aircraft's approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport, as confirmed by air traffic control audio. The incident occurred near the ASALT waypoint, approximately 10 to 12 miles from JFK at 3,000 feet, but the flight landed safely with no damage detected.
- Southwest jet struck by ground equipment vehicle at Memphis airport
A Southwest Airlines jet was struck by a ground equipment vehicle during boarding at Memphis International Airport, causing the flight to be taken out of service. Passengers were rebooked on an alternate aircraft, leading to a nearly four-hour delay. The incident is under investigation by Southwest's Safety Management System.
- Cellphone fire reported on British Airways flight before landing in Las Vegas
A cellphone fire was reported on British Airways Flight 271, which landed safely at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas after the crew alerted authorities. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the incident and the safe landing.
- Airline company announces OAK return after two-year hiatus
Frontier Airlines is returning to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) after a two-year hiatus, offering nonstop flights to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) starting August 20. The airline previously operated at OAK in May before the hiatus.
- Spirit Airlines is closing down. Thousands of employees and travelers are impacted.
Spirit Airlines has announced its closure, impacting thousands of employees and travelers. The airline's Airbus A320 was observed at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on March 15, 2025, indicating ongoing operations prior to the shutdown.