An LA-based couple does cheap 'day dates' to Vegas. They explain how they get $39 roundtrip flights and gamble for free.

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An LA-based couple does cheap 'day dates' to Vegas. They explain how they get $39 roundtrip flights and gamble for free.

Sean Pavone/ShutterstockAn LA-based couple has figured out how to do day trips to Las Vegas on the cheap.They book $39 roundtrip tickets through Spirit Airlines and pack a backpack for the day.Credit card rewards and loyalty points from free apps allow them access to hotel pools and airport lounges.Ryo Furukawa was intrigued by the Mandalay Bay pool — or, the 11-acre "aquatic playground," as the Las Vegas-based resort describes its popular ameni…