Corey Levitan Corey Levitan joined Casino.org in 2022 after a long career covering Las Vegas. He currently covers entertainment, dining and gaming news in Las Vegas... Click for moreSome Las Vegas travelers hit a different kind of jackpot last weekend—bumping offers of up to $2,500 just to give up their seats. An airplane waits to take off in the punishing Las Vegas heat. One traveler, Trish, told KSNV-TV/Las Vegas that around half of the passengers on her United flight were asked to volunteer. In extreme heat, airplanes that are already full may need to carry fewer passengers, less cargo, or reduced fuel loads.