Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) has announced the introduction of a new pilot programme involving the Aira ASL app.
The app’s introduction further expands LAS’ current special assistance programme, offering hearing impaired travellers live, on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation when travelling.
The programme is planned to be put into action ahead of the 2025 DeafNation World Expo & Conference in Las Vegas.
Connecting users to live ASL interpreters via video call, the Aira ASL app operates free of charge whilst at LAS, and is also offered at Henderson Executive Airport (HND) and North Las Vegas Airport (VGT).
Rosemary Vassiliadis, Director of Aviation, said:Harry Reid International Airport is committed to ensuring every traveler feels welcome and supported throughout their journey.
Adding the Aira ASL app broadens the resources we offer to passengers and complements our current suite of tools like the Aira Explorer app, helping travelers who are blind or very little vision, and the MagnusCards app, which helps guide travelers with cognitive disabilities through airport procedures.
