Southwest Airlines, once known for its free bags perk, hikes fees amid higher jet fuel costs
The airline now joins a growing list of U.S. carriers that have increased fees since the war in the Middle East began Feb. 28.
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Indianapolis adds 3 new flights, including nonstop to Portland
Allegiant Air will begin flying from Indianapolis to Portland, and Frontier Airlines plans to launch flights from Indianapolis to Atlanta and Tampa.
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Indy airport sees return of Salt Lake City nonstop route, upgraded San Fran service
The Salt Lake City route, which was discontinued in February 2022 by Delta Air Lines, will start back up early next year.
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Air travel congestion eases as United gets handle on canceled flights
Besides better weather, airlines also are running lighter schedules a day ahead of the July 4 holiday. Wednesday figures to be the next big test for the system.
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Air travelers endure another day of airport agony as United struggles
Airports in Chicago, Denver and Newark, New Jersey—all hubs for United Airlines—were seeing the most delays on Thursday, according to FlightAware.
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Delta joins growing list of airlines raising checked bag fees over fuel costs
The move follows similar announcements from United Airlines and JetBlue, both of which raised baggage fees last week.
Travelers to face limits on how many chargers they can carry as airlines try to reduce fire risks
The Federal Aviation Administration said more lithium battery incidents are reported every year.
United Airlines raises bag fees amid high fuel costs, introduces tiered premium fares
The average price for a gallon of jet fuel in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and New York reached $4.88 on Thursday, up from $2.50 just before the war.
United Airlines raises bag fees amid rising fuel costs and introduces tiered premium fares
Speaking to investors last month, United CEO Scott Kirby said the rising costs for jet fuel since the Iran conflict began on Feb. 28 had already added roughly $400 million to operating costs.
Some wait times at airport bottlenecks are easing with TSA paychecks promised
After weeks of chaos in U.S. airports, the Transportation Safety Administration said the first paychecks in weeks are being sent as early as Monday to its workers.
TSA pay might be coming, but airport delays could persist and ICE agents may stay awhile
President Trump’s executive order instructed the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA officers immediately, but it is unclear how quickly travelers will see an impact.
Trump says he’ll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal
President Trump announced his decision in a social media post saying he wanted to quickly stop the “Chaos at the Airports.”
TSA boss warns of possible airport shutdowns as Homeland Security funding fight reaches 40 days
Transportation Security Administration leader Ha Nguyen McNeill called the impasse a “dire situation” and said legislators should “look at all options on the table.”
Indianapolis International lands new airline, new East Coast business routes
The new routes boost the number of nonstop destinations offered by the airport to 57—the most in the airport’s history.
Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown
More than 4,800 flights scheduled to fly into, out of or within the U.S. on Monday were called off.
CEOs of top airlines demand Congress restore funding to Homeland Security, pay airport workers
The CEOs noted that with spring break in full swing, FIFA’s World Cup 2026 approaching and celebrations for America’s 250th birthday throughout the year, the stakes are high.
FAA briefly grounds all JetBlue flights due to short system outage
The ground stop was lifted about 40 minutes after it was imposed, the agency said in a notice posted to its website.
Number of Miami flights and their prices continue to climb ahead of IU championship appearance
According to online ticket tracking company Skyscanner, the price for the cheapest one-way ticket to Miami on Friday is $263, but it’s a three-stop, 42-hour journey using both Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines. The fastest is an $857 direct flight from Southwest Airlines on Friday afternoon.
AAR Aircraft Services to close airport plant, terminate 329 employees
The plant at Indianapolis International Airport will see its first series of employment terminations starting on Feb. 15, with more phases continuing through Feb. 28, 2027, the company said.
Spirit Airlines gets $100 million lifeline amid restructuring
Spirit said flights, ticket sales and operations will continue as usual over the holidays.
Senator says FAA chief Bedford failed to sell multimillion-dollar airline stake as promised
Sen. Maria Cantwell said former CEO Bryan Bedford vowed to sell all his shares in Carmel-based Republic Airways within 90 days of his confirmation, but 150 days have now passed.
FAA launches probe into airlines over flight cuts ordered during shutdown
More than 10,000 flights were canceled between Nov. 7, when the order took effect, and Nov. 16, when the FAA announced it was lifting all flight restrictions.
US air travelers without Real IDs soon to be charged $45 fee
The updated ID has been required since May, but passengers without it have so far been allowed to clear security with additional screening and a warning.
FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume regular schedules
Data from aviation analytics firm Cirium showed that fewer than 1% of all flights were canceled over the weekend.