LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — It’s been 10 years since British Airways started a nonstop flight from the beautiful United Kingdom to Las Vegas. The airline has served over 1.4 million passengers on a route that helped Las Vegas earn its status as a world-class hub for international travel.
The inaugural flight was on October 25, 2009. Since that day, the route has pumped over $2 billion into the local economy.
Of the millions of visitors Vegas sees every year, about 20 percent are international passengers who hail from countries all over the world. These travelers fly in on hundreds of flights from 25 cities in 11 countries.
The next time you plan your international travels, make sure the United Kingdom is on your list! There are so many amazing things to do and see.