cannot speak to Reno but fares to MANY places are up over last year, partly due to the consolidation that has occurred with the mergers and also due to the continued high price of jet fuel.  

Expect to see another $10-20 on tickets in the coming months to fund the ongoing Security Theatre nonsense.  Seems the TSA is whining that the present funding is insufficient and they need more money as they continue their freedom gropes...

Edit to add re: rooms:
If you have a players card with any of the casinos out there, check your offers.  I was not going to be going to Reno but peeked at what Harrahs (Total Rewards) had for me- basically every weeknight was showing as a comp during March, April and May with Friday and Saturdays being minimal.  Better offers existed at Tahoe, but I know a bowler would not want to be traveling that far...

Other casinos out there may have similar offers if you play their company...although I don''t know that you could pay me enough to stay in the pit of hell also known as Grand Sierra.

Edited on 12/1/2010 6:48 PM

Right now, Detroit to Reno is 343 + baggage on United and Delta (I think it was of the top of my head) and $344 through Southwest (on less than desirable fly times)

in 3 ball slim totes like this: http://www.bowlerssolution.com/brunswick-slim-fit-triple.html
minus the shoe bag with 3 15 lbs balls comes to right at 50 lbs, which is the weight limit for most airlines for regular checked baggage. That's what makes me consider southwest when I fly. First 2 bags are free, so I check 2 3 ball totes and carry on a small suitcase with up to a weeks worth of clothes and my bowling shoes in them.