Allegiant Stadium hits substantial completion milestone
 
Allegiant Stadium hits substantial completion milestone

Nine-hundred-and-ninety-three days after the groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 13 2017 on what was then a 62-acre lot of dirt, the $2 billion Allegiant Stadium, home of the Raiders, now holds its own in the Las Vegas skyline.

Allegiant Stadium lights up the night
 
Allegiant Stadium lights up the night

Crews at the $2 billion, 65,000-seat stadium Tuesday night tested out the architectural light ribbons that run around various sections of the stadium, showing the facility will offer a distinct feel no matter what time of day it is.

Raiders stadium gets its new name installed
 
Raiders stadium gets its new name installed

Aerial view of newly installed signage for Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Vegas Nation Stadium Show: Raiders, Allegiant announce stadium naming rights deal – VIDEO
 
Vegas Nation Stadium Show: Raiders, Allegiant announce stadium naming rights deal – VIDEO

The Las Vegas stadium that will be the home of the Raiders in 2020 had its topping ceremony Monday where the highest beam was attached to the roof trusses after being signedby dignitaries and politicians. At the ceremony the Raiders revealed that the name of the stadium will be Allegiant Stadium and their new partnership with Allegiant Airlines. Ed Graney and Rick Velotta recap the ceremony and more in this addition of the Vegas Nation “Allegiant” Stadium show with interviews from Raiders president Marc Badain and Allegiant Airlines CEO Maurice Gallagher.

Raiders Topping Ceremony of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas – Video
 
Raiders Topping Ceremony of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas – Video

The Raiders held a topping ceremony in Las Vegas where the last beam to connect the last roof truss was hoisted into the stadium frame. The team also announced their naming rights partner, Allegiant Air. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Allegiant Air flight attendants picket at McCarran
 
Allegiant Air flight attendants picket at McCarran

Allegiant Air Flight attendants picket in front of McCarran International Airport on Wednesday to highlight union efforts to settle a six-year contract fight. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye

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)