Spirit to offer new nonstop flights from Las Vegas to the Sunshine State
 
Spirit to offer new nonstop flights from Las Vegas to the Sunshine State

Spirit Airlines will launch nonstop flights from Las Vegas to two Florida airports beginning April 12. Spirit will offer daily flights between McCarran airport and Tampa, along with Orlando, as well as 9 other new routes across the U.S. Over the past two years, Spirit has grown to become the fifth busiest airline at McCarran International Airport. Mark Kopczak, Spirit Airlines vice president

Spirit Airline pilots protest outside McCarran
 
Spirit Airline pilots protest outside McCarran

Off-duty pilots from Spirit Airlines picketed outside McCarran International Airport as a measure to urge management to resume labor contract negotiations. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Discount carriers gaining popularity
 
Discount carriers gaining popularity

Ultra, low-cost carriers such as Spirit, Frontier and Allegiant are becoming popular with travelers due to their low prices on tickets and other services. (Gabriella Benavidez/Las Vegas Review-Journal)