Why did Allegiant Air pull out of Lansing, Michigan? They said it was because they were not making enough money. But all the flights were full and they have a lot of upset customers who loved the straight flight to Las Vegas. Why would they do that when everyone wants to go to Vegas? We would fly out with them three to four times a year and use your coupon book. Now we have a coupon book, but no good straight flights from Michigan to Vegas. We need answers.

I recently read the following summary of major projects being built on the Strip: Wynn Encore, $2.2 billion, early 2009, 5,000 jobs; Cosmopolitan, $3 billion, late 2009, 7,500 jobs; CityCenter, $7.8 billion, late 2009, 15,900 jobs; Fontainebleau, $2.8 billion, late 2009, 9,700 jobs; Echelon, $4.8 billion, late 2010, 13,250 jobs; Plaza, $5 billion, 2011, 8,750 jobs; Crown, $5 billion, 2011, 7,500 jobs; MGM Dubai World $5 billion, 2012, 7,500 jobs. Where is everyone going to park? And with all of those new buildings, new jobs, more rooms, and more tourists, how are people going to get around? The Strip is already very slow most of the time. And where are all the people who are going to fill all these new jobs? Where are they all going to live? What about the water shortage? And what about other infrastructure? Is someone planning for all of this? Boom times indeed.

I was wondering why they don't have table games at McCarran Airport. It would be a great way to pass time waiting on a flight!

We’re coming to Vegas the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and renting a car. Can you tell us what we can expect from the new rental-car center at the airport?

We are traveling to Las Vegas over Thanksgiving with my mother-in-law, who's in her seventies and cannot walk distances. She'd like to see some of the newer casinos and shopping areas, but they're so huge we were wondering if the hotels or casinos have motorized scooters you can use while you visit the properties, or if there's a company where we could rent one for the week? Also, are there any special rooms in Vegas modified for the blind or visually impaired, as her son is blind?

I've heard that the so-called "secret passageway" to the Southwest Airlines gates at McCarran is now closed. Could you please comment on this subject?

I'll be flying to LV early November. I always print my boarding pass before leaving home. But how can I obtain a return boarding pass before arriving at the LV airport? I fly Southwest and early check-in is really necessary. I asked my hotel business center to print on last trip and they said they couldn't. I don't travel with a computer. Any suggestions?

What is the status of the Hoover Dam bypass bridge? I heard that there were some construction accidents last year and problems with the concrete that might delay the project. Can you give some details?

Is the "tram" that runs behind Harrah's and Bally's free?

I am from a small town and have never used valet parking before. I will have a rental car while in Vegas and wanted to know if you can use the valet parking at a hotel on or off the Strip that you do not have a room at. Also, please explain proper etiquette for using the valet service.