Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl Parking Predicament: Will She Find a Spot in Las Vegas?
When it comes to attending the Super Bowl, Taylor Swift is facing an unexpected challenge – finding a parking spot for her private jet in Las Vegas. Despite having ample time to travel from Tokyo, where she has a concert on February 10, to Las Vegas for the big game, Swift might encounter difficulties securing a parking space. According to the Associated Press, all the parking spaces for private planes in Las Vegas are currently booked, making it a first-world problem of epic proportions.
Las Vegas boasts four airports in its vicinity, with a combined total of 475 parking spaces. However, each and every one of these spaces has already been spoken for as Super Bowl week approaches. The main hub in Las Vegas is the Harry Reid International Airport, where commercial flights to the Super Bowl are likely to land. Additionally, there are smaller executive airports in North Las Vegas and Henderson, but these are also fully booked for the Super Bowl weekend.
The challenge for Swift is exacerbated by the fact that the Super Bowl won’t be the only major sporting event taking place in Las Vegas during that week. LIV Golf is hosting a tournament at the Las Vegas Country Club, and it is highly likely that several parking spaces have been reserved for this event. However, there is a glimmer of hope for Swift as the tournament concludes on Saturday, potentially freeing up some parking spaces for the Super Bowl.
Assuming Swift flies directly from Tokyo after her concert on February 10, she is expected to arrive in Las Vegas late Saturday night, after the conclusion of the LIV tournament. However, even with impeccable timing, this does not guarantee her a parking spot. Nevertheless, given Swift’s star power and influence, it is highly likely that someone will make arrangements to accommodate her needs.
Michael Giordano, a partner at Cirrus Aviation Service, a company with a few available spaces in Las Vegas, assured that Swift will have a place to land through the NFL. However, finding a parking spot might prove to be more challenging. This scenario, known as a “drop-and-go” flight, would involve Swift and her crew being dropped off in Vegas while the plane is redirected to an airport outside of the city for parking. The NFL collaborates with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and local authorities during the Super Bowl week, suggesting that they have the power to secure a landing spot for Swift. However, an NFL spokesman declined to confirm any individual requests when questioned by the AP.
The most probable outcome is that Swift’s private jet will drop her off in Las Vegas and then proceed to another location for parking. Swift will then attend the game and potentially spend time with Travis Kelce after the Super Bowl, meaning she may not require her jet until she heads to Australia for her next concert. With a tour date in Melbourne on February 16, Swift would likely depart for Australia on February 13, allowing her jet to remain in Los Angeles or another airport until then.
In conclusion, while Taylor Swift may face a parking predicament for her private jet in Las Vegas during the Super Bowl week, it is highly unlikely that this will hinder her attendance at the game. With her star power and the NFL’s influence, arrangements will undoubtedly be made to ensure that Swift has a seamless experience. As fans eagerly await her performance at the Super Bowl, it remains to be seen how this parking dilemma will be resolved.