Airlines

Moody's upgrades outlook for Indianapolis Airport AuthorityRestricted Content

July 7, 2012
New agreements with airlines, presence of FedEx contribute to improving financial picture.
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Tensions rise between pilots, management at Republic AirwaysRestricted Content

July 7, 2012
The two sides are trying to replace a labor contract that became amendable in 2007.
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Accusations fly between Republic Airways and unionRestricted Content

June 23, 2012
Chris O'Malley
Company pulls request to block Teamster website as union ramps up fight in its own lawsuit.
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Republic Airways CEO talks Bombardier jet plans

May 24, 2012
Associated Press
The CEO of feeder airline operator Republic Airways Holdings Inc. said on Wednesday that new Bombardier jets could be flown in the United States in a partnership with one of the big airline alliances.
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Republic, Bedford fall out of favor in MilwaukeeRestricted Content

May 12, 2012
Indianapolis-based airline holding company and its leader stir passions in city hit hard by Frontier cutbacks.
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Frontier Airlines to cut 11 flights from Milwaukee

May 1, 2012
Associated Press
Frontier Airlines says it will cut 11 flights out of Milwaukee and put 125 workers on furlough effective June 1.
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Proposed Indy airline gets audience with Venture ClubRestricted Content

April 28, 2012
Legacy Travel Club needs to raise $50,000 to unlock commitments from angel investors.
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Republic Airways charts rebound for small jet unit

April 27, 2012
Chris O'Malley
While turnaround plans at Frontier Airlines capture most of the attention, Republic Airways Holdings Inc. is also trying to revitalize its smaller Chautauqua Airlines unit.
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Indianapolis lands nonstop air service to Myrtle Beach

April 26, 2012
Chris O'Malley
Indianapolis International Airport has landed seasonal, nonstop service to Myrtle Beach, S.C., starting May 31. Vision Airlines said Thursday that it will fly the route using Boeing 737s through Oct. 31.
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Republic reports smaller loss on higher revenue

April 26, 2012
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. on Wednesday reported higher revenue and a smaller loss in the first quarter compared to the same period a year ago.
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Airport wants more nonstop flights

April 20, 2012
Chris O'Malley
Its focus will include trying to attract flights from Indianapolis International to San Francisco, San Diego and Seattle.
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Airlines' treatment of passengers slowly getting better

April 2, 2012
Associated Press
Based on traditional yardsticks — lost bags, delayed flights, lousy service and bumpings from full planes — airlines are doing a better job, say private researchers who have analyzed federal data on airline performance.
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Techies pressing again for direct Silicon Valley flightsRestricted Content

March 31, 2012
Chris O'Malley
High-tech firms have been clamoring for a couple of decades for nonstop flights between Indianapolis International Airport and California’s Silicon Valley. One of Indiana’s tech icons made it clear recently that the need is as urgent as ever.
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Republic airlines file federal suit against pilots union

March 29, 2012
Scott Olson
Chautauqua Airlines Inc., Republic Airline Inc. and Shuttle America Inc. charge that a union-backed website is damaging their reputation and hindering efforts to hire pilots. Parent Republic Airways Holdings and the union are embroiled in contentious contract negotiations.
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Fuel prices wreak havoc on Republic Airways turnaroundRestricted Content

March 10, 2012
Greg Andrews
If the cost of aircraft fuel continues to approach $3.50 a gallon, 2012 fuel costs for the company's Frontier unit fuel will end up $40 million higher than the business plan.
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Republic to cut Chautauqua costs to counter fuel prices

March 1, 2012
Bloomberg News
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. plans to seek reduced rates from aircraft lessors and vendors in order to cut expenses at its Chautauqua Airlines, where higher fuel prices have made the unit’s smaller jets too costly to operate.
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Republic Air sees revenue climb, earnings fall

March 1, 2012
The Indianapolis-based company's quarterly revenue increased 7.4 percent, to $697.8 million, primarily due to an 11-percent increase in revenue from the Frontier unit.
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Airport begins taking stock of Super Bowl's business impact

February 17, 2012
Chris O'Malley
The Super Bowl generated more than $1 million in merchandise sales at Indianapolis International Airport and brought 528 additional aircraft to the facility and its regional reliever airports.
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Republic cutting up to 180 jobs in Milwaukee

February 14, 2012
Bloomberg News
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. expects to transfer 230 crew members to other cities as it cuts flights by its Frontier Airlines unit in Milwaukee, where it will eliminate as many as 180 jobs.
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Frontier trims Milwaukee flights as Republic seeks buyer

February 13, 2012
Bloomberg News
Frontier Airlines will cut daily departures from Milwaukee by 44 percent to drop unprofitable flights as Indianapolis-based parent Republic Airways Holdings Inc. prepares to sell or spin off the carrier.
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Republic shareholders cheer plans to shed FrontierRestricted Content

February 11, 2012
 IBJ Staff
A $120 million restructuring that included job cuts and cost reductions has returned Frontier Airlines to profit, allowing Republic to move ahead with the separation.
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Republic Airlines unit Frontier wants to look more like Spirit

February 7, 2012
Associated Press
The chief executive at Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. says he's trying to make the airline's money-losing Frontier Airlines unit more like lower-cost rivals Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Travel Co.
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Republic says potential buyers have surfaced for Frontier Air

February 7, 2012
Bloomberg News
Republic Airways Holdings Inc. has heard from potential buyers for Frontier Airlines and is close to naming an adviser on whether the unit will be sold or spun off to shareholders, CEO Bryan Bedford said.
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Travel club startup patterned after Ambassadair trying to raise $5 millionRestricted Content

February 4, 2012
Chris O'Malley
A former employee of Ambassadair travel club is trying to raise $5.3 million to finance the first six months of a business created in its image.
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Republic Airways boosts expectations for 4th quarter

January 26, 2012
Associated Press
Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings Inc. on Wednesday raised its outlook related to the performance of its Frontier Airlines service.
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