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.
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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.
Air travelers face frustration as FAA increases flight cuts during the government shutdown
The FAA also expanded its flight restrictions Monday, barring business jets and many private flights from using a dozen airports already under commercial flight limits.
Flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with government shutdown order
U.S. airlines began canceling hundreds of flights Thursday due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce traffic at the country’s busiest airports starting Friday.
Flight delays persist as government shutdown leads to air traffic controller shortages
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has been warning that travelers will start to see more flight disruptions the longer controllers go without a paycheck.
Indianapolis adds another new nonstop flight via Southwest
Southwest Airlines will operate a seasonal nonstop flight from the Circle City to San Juan, Puerto Rico, via the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, the Indianapolis International Airport announced.
Airport staffing shortages causing some flight delays a week into shutdown
According to flight-tracking website FlightAware, more than 6,140 U.S. flights were delayed Monday.
Aer Lingus to add extra weekly seasonal flight to Indy-to-Ireland route
The nonstop route between Indianapolis International Airport and Dublin Airport is on pace to exceed more than 20,000 total passengers by the end of September.
Spirit Airlines to furlough 1,800 flight attendants amid second bankruptcy
Known for its bright yellow planes and no-frills service, Spirit has had a rough ride since the COVID-19 pandemic, struggling to rebound amid rising operation costs and its mounting debt.
Trump administration ditches Biden-era plan to make airlines pay compensation for flight disruptions
Industry trade group Airlines for America, which represents carriers including United, Delta and Southwest Airlines, welcomed the move.
Southwest Airlines’ new policy to affect plus-size travelers
Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don’t fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making.